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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1539-1577
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Falconat, n. [e.m.E. falconet (1559), It. falconetto.] A piece of ordnance smaller than the falcon. — 1539 Treasurer's Accounts VII. 228.
Small quhelis for falconatis 1557 Admir. Ct. Bk. 70.
Thair is in thair schip … ane falcoun, ane quarter falcoun callit ane falconat [etc.] 1577 Reg. Privy C. II. 659.
The bark callit the Mynioun with … twa falconattis
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