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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Billiet, Billȝett, n. [F. billet ticket, etc.; also late ME. and e.m.E. billet.] a. A (communion) card. b. A billeting order. — 1602 Colville Parænese 117.
In sum places be vsit (for marques to inter to thair table) billȝetts of stampit paper or kardes 1650 Rec. Old Aberd. I. 82.
The schouldioris quarterit within the toune according to the schouldioris billiets
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