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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1539
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Schard, n. ? Erroneous for Chalmer n. 2 or Charge n. 8; ? shards of metal to be fired from a gun. — 1539 Treasurer's Accounts VII 225.
Deliverit furth of the castell to be put in the Mary Willibe … foure falconis witht thair schardis and bullotis [etc.]
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