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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1579, 1653
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Carpetyne, Carpitteine, n. [f. Carpet n.] Carpeting. — 1579 Misc. Bann. C. II. 202.
Warklumes for binding of bukes … for prenting ink and carpetyne 1653 Edinburgh Testaments LXVII. 2 b.
Four ȝairds of carpitteine cloath
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