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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1535
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Amerant, Amerand, n. (and a.). [Properly ameraut, -aud, OF. amiraude, ameraude (1310–20). Cf. Amerot n. and Emeraud n.]
1. n. An emerald. Also attrib. 1500 Acts Lords of Council II. 429.
A reng of gold with ane gret amerant 1506 Treasurer's Accounts III. 177.
Ane saphir and ane amerant ringis 1535 Stewart 37597.
Of gold ane apill … Quhilk plantit wes … With turcas, topas, and with amerandis brycht
2. adj. Of emerald colour; green. 1513 Doug. xii. Prol. 151.
Maist amyabill walxis the amerant medis 1513 Ib. xiii. Prol. 9.
Byrdis and byssy beys In amerant medis fleand est and west
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