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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cabil(l)-ȝarne, -ȝairne, n. [Ȝarn n.] Yarn for making cables. 1595 Edinb. Test. XXVIII. 297.
Tua schip pund cabill ȝairne, estimat to the sowme of liiij li. 1595 Conv. Burghs I. 466.
Ilk twn lynt, hempt, cabilȝarne, ten sous 1597 Bk. Rates 3 b.
Cabilȝarne and small towis the stane, xx s. 1612 Ib. 293.
Cable ȝairne
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