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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Parliament, n.2 [? Irreg. aphetic f. Apparelment n.] Some appurtenance of a cloak or gown, perh. a facing. — 1537 Treas. Acc. VI. 330.
To lyne the parliament of his [the King's] coit … orangais taffatys 1539 Inv. Wardrobe 32.
Ane gowne of quhite velvot … hude and parliament all lynit with gold wyre furnist with hornis of gold with small stanys and garnet amang thame 1539 Treas. Acc. VII. 164.
Sating to lyne the parliamentis and sichtis [of a gown] Ib. 262.
To be the kingis grace ane gown and parliamentis thairof … blak lukis velvet 1540 Ib. 324.
Taffites to lyne the parliamentis and the laby of the cote dowbill Ib. 300.
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