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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1690
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Ferantein, n. Also: ferrendale. [e.m.E. ferrandin (farandine, etc.), F. ferrandine.] A cloth made of silk and wool or hair. — 1690 Scottish Notes and Queries 2 Ser. II. 91.
Fyve quarters of grein ferantein tape 1690 Scottish Notes and Queries 2 Ser. II. 92.
5 ells ferrendale at 20 d per ell
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