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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mers-clath(e, n. Also: Mais-claitht. [Mers n.2: cf. MLG. mertzecledinge (1469), MSw. märsklädhe (1482) (mod. Sw. märskläde).] A cloth which covered the rail or embattlement of the top-castle. — 1504–6 Treas. Acc. III. 89.
xxvj elne carsay blew, rede, quhit and ȝallow to be ij mers clathis to the schip
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