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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1507-1508
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Rattil-gold, n. Also: ratland gold. [Obs. Du. ratelgoud, f. ratelen, Rattil(l v.] Gold leaf or tinsel. — 1507 Treasurer's Accounts IV 90.
To Pieris the payntour for … ratland [pr. racland] gold … bresell gold fulȝe [etc.] 1508 Ib. 113.
To Pieris the payntour, for glew, rattil gold, varneyis [etc.] 1508 Ib. 125.
For cod lases ratland [pr. racland] gold fulȝee [etc.]
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