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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1502, 1603
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Kirk-claith, Kyrk-clathe, n. [Early ME. chirche-cloð, e.m.E. church(e)-cloth.] A cloth used in church; pl. cloths and garments used in church. — 1502 Treasurer's Accounts II. 68.
To Maister David Trail for the kyrk clathis wesching and othir neidfull thingis in the kyrk 1502 Ib. 349.
To Maister David Traill for wesching of the kyrk clathes of Strivelin fra Witsonday to Martymes 1603 Ib. MS. 241.
Purpour veluote to be ane kirk claith, and ane cod thairto 1603 Ib. 241 b.
Silk and gold freinȝeis to the kirkclaith, chyre & courtingis
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