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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1561-1603
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Columbie, -be, a. [Cf. Columbe,n.] Dove-coloured. Also as n., dove-colour. 1561 Inv. Wardrobe 159.
Ane rest of columbe taffeteis contenin nyne ellis 1589 Treasurer's Accounts MS. 169 b.
Half ane eln of columbie veluet … to be … pantonis to his hienes c1590 J. Stewart 170/17.
Glansing cleir columbie maist preclair Presents ane royall courtassie perfyt 1597 Edinburgh Testaments XXX. 158 b.
Allevin elnis and ane half columbie satene 1597 Ib. 160.
Twa elnis columbie craip 1603 Treasurer's Accounts MS. 274 b.
Sex elnis braid columbie colourit ribbenis
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