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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Like-gilt, n. [The meaning and relationship of the first element is obscure; the second element is appar. Gilt n.³ as in Prime-gilt.] Appar., primage, Prime-gilt. — 1456 Perth Guildry 15.
Wast fracht, like gilt of ballast & of the gudis in the schip. In primis Robert of Blair wast fracht viii s. vj g. Item like gilt xiij g. [etc.]