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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1539-1579
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Amal (amalȝe, amyl), v. [ME. amall, aumayl (14th c.), of AF. origin.] tr. To enamel. (See also Ameling, Amelit.) 1539 Treasurer's Accounts VII. 58.
Gevin for thre dowsoun of goldin buttonis amyllit to the Kingis grace 1568 6th Rep. Hist. MSS. 644/1.
Ane belt and ane cowter blak amalyt 1579 Inv. Wardrobe 278.
Sex duzane of buttonis quhairof thair is amalyeit with quheit and reid thrie duzane and the uther thrie duzane amalyeit with quhite and blak
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