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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Caschie, Cashie, n. [Variant of Cassie.] A straw basket. 1615 Misc. Maitl. C. II. 181.
It is statut … that na caschies be hevier than ane half setting weicht 1616 Orkney & Zetl. Sheriff Ct. MS. 73.
On Beltane day last … he cumming to William Kirknes hous & desyreing ane cashie of hay fra him 1633 Misc. Abbotsford C. 151.
Scho wald take that watter and cast itt … into his sea caschie
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