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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1564-1566
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(Devanter,) Dewanter, n. Also: daw-, dauanter. [F. devantier.] A dress-front; an apron. — 1564–5 Treasurer's Accounts XI. 349.
Blak stamyng to be ane cloke and ane dewanter of skarlet 1564–5 Ib. 350.
Ribbenis to the cloikis and dawanteris 1566 Ib. MS. 95.
Blak satene to be ane pair of braseris and ane dewanter 1566 Ib. 110.
Ribbenis to the dauanter
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