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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Schellit, adj. [e.m.E. shelled (1577), f. S(c)hell n.] Only in clam schellit, fashioned to resemble a scallop shell. — 1583 Edinb. Hammermen III 33b.
Robert Lyall gairdmakaris assay to wit ane pair clam schellit gairdis and ane paire ribbit gairdis with out ony contrauersie as sufficientlie and qualifytlie wrocht for seruing of the kingis legis
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