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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Railyet, n. [Cf. Railȝeit adj. and Railȝé adj.] ? One of a number of bands or strips of stuff (perh. of ribbon) sewn on to the surface of a cloth or garment, and having the appearance of a series of stripes or bars. — 1561 Inv. Wardrobe 148.
Item, sevin quaiffis of claith of silvir cordonit with blak silk and the railyettis of the same
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