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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1778
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†GAISE, n. See quot.Dmf. 1778 A. Wight Husbandry II. 457:
The most remarkable fabric of all is a coarse cloth termed gaises, made of the refuse of combed wool, half-yard wide, or a little more.
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"Gaise n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 18 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/gaise>
