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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gallant, -ent, n. [Var. of Galland n.2] = Galloun(e. — 1598 Wedderburn Compt Bk. 121.
Threttene unce x drap blak gallantis 1609 Brechin Test. II. 3.
Fyue pund veicht of culloris of gallantis 1615 Dundee Shipping L. 255.
20 lib. gallenttis 1619 Edinb. Test. L. 256.
Ane cloik of chainging cullour with tua gallantis; … ane pair of … breiches with tua gallantis thairvpone
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