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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1506, 1561-1632
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Fresit, Freisit, ppl. a. Also (?): frisit. [e.m.E. frysed (1509), f. Frese v.2] Of cloth: Having a nap. — 1506 Treasurer's Accounts III. 49.
For ix elne fresit claith to the Kingis almeryis in his closet 1561 Inv. Q. Mary 30.
Ane bed of fresit claith of gold c1590 J. Stewart 215 § 62.
Quhair frisit fog did serwe me for a bed 1632 14th Rep. Hist. MSS. App. iii. 235.
Ane gryt nycht goun of freisit cloth of gold
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