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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pasmentar, -eir, n. [Pasment n.1; F. pasmentier (1564).] A passement-weaver or -worker. — 1565–6 Treas. Acc. XI. 467.
To Bevoust Garroustie pasmentar … for his laubouris 1573 Ib. XII. 372.
To the Frenche pasmenteir kepar of oure soverane lordis tapestrie and uthir geir in the castell of Edinburgh 1573 Inv. Wardrobe 187.
The pasmentar in the abbay
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