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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kemmyng-claith, n. = Kaming claith. — 1551 Treas. Acc. X. 18.
Deliverit to Besse Murray to be kemmyng claithis, nycht quaffis and napkynnis to his grace viij elnis holand claitht 1578 Biggar 618.
Ane kame cais & ane auld kimi[n]g clayth about the same
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