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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dressory Dresry, n. [f. Dress v.] A room in which food is dressed. — 1532 M. Works Acc. II. 51.
Dure naill to the lauboring of the saidis durris & dressory Ib. 61.
To the … wrychtis for makin … & syling of the kingis chekin dressory 1535 M. Works Acc. IV. 80.
New theiking werk … apon the auld chapell, kichingis, weschelhows, dresryis and south toure
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