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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1420-1456
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Haubergeo(u)n, n. Also: hawbyrjowne. [ME. hauberjoun. -geoun etc. (14th c.), AF. haubergeun (1285).] = Habergeoun n. — c1420 Wynt. iv. 2286.
Till Alysandyr Julyus send That hawbyrjowne 1456 Hay I. 141/18.
Sa that he tynis … his haubergeoun 1456 Ib. II. 45/34.
Haubergeon is gevin to the knycht, in takenyng of castell
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