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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1535
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Cathnes, (Chathnes), n. The county of Caithness. Used attrib. with sclait. — 1535 Master of Works Accounts IV. 80.
For new theiking with borit lath and Chathnes sclait 1535 Ib.
[For] the new chapell, vm Cathnes sclait
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