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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1530-1541
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Keling-sound, n. [Keling n.; Sound n.] The swimming bladder of the cod, used for glue. — 1530 Master of Works Accounts I. 33 b.
For keling soundis for glew to certane durris … xii d. 1532 Ib. II. 32.
Keling soundis for glewing of the syle clething of the wallis 1541 Treasurer's Accounts VII. 497.
Gevin for vijc dry keling soundis to mak glew of 1541 Ib. VIII. 120.
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