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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1641-1697
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Dead-kist, n. Also: dead chist, dead chest. [f. dead, late form of Dede n.2] A coffin. (Cf. Dede-kist.)(a) 1641 Acts V. 651/2.
That the wrightis … may … mak coffines and dead kistis 1645 S. Leith Rec. 58.
Iames Seatone haith promised to cause saw dealls … to mak dead kysts therof 1649–50 Peebles B. Rec. 423.
For the half pryce of ane dead kist to ane poor souldior 1697 Foulis Acc. Bk. 220.
For … a dead kist to a poor woman(b) 1663 Stirling Comm. Good MS. 14 b.
For ane dead chist to her 1689 S. Leith Rec. 163.
A dead chest, a winding sheet 1690 Foulis Acc. Bk. 123.
For my dear wifes dead chist
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