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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Corp, n. [Reduced from Corps n.] A corpse. — c1475 Wall. ix. 1544.
With worschip was the corp graithit in grawe 1649 Orkney Rentals Append. 57.
His lordship had ane purpose to erect ane tomb upon the corp of his umquhile father
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