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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1593-1611
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Lapkyn, Laipkin, n. Also: (laipin); lapteir (? erroneous form). [Appar. MDu. lappekijn a small piece of material, leather etc.] ? A ‘remnant’ or odd piece of a roll of cloth. — 1593 Edinburgh Testaments XXV. 310.
Thrie lapkynnis of camrage at iij li. vi s. viij d. 1596 Misc. Bann. C. II. 218.
Ane lapteir of canvage, price iij li. 1611 Brechin Testaments II. 160 b, 161 b.
Ane laipkin of cambriche, … ane laipin [sic] of cambriche
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