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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Carres, n. App. a card-game. — 1582 Treas. Acc. 93 b.
Gevin to his maiestie twa crownis of the sone to play at the carres 1587 Ib. 73.
To his maiesties chalmer sextene pair of greit carres cairtis at xiij s. iiij d. the pair
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