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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Spice-box,) Spyce-box, n. [e.m.E. spicebox (1527), spys box (1533-4); Spice n. and Box n. Cf. later dial. spice-box a pepper-pot.] A box for keeping spice in. — 1683 Inv. in Donibristle Mun. (Earl of Moray's MSS) 8 (9-10 May).
A spyce box with drawers 1693 Edinb. Test. LXXX 32b.
Ane suggar box and spyce box ane mustard box
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