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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1507-1508
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Res(t)plait, n. [? Rest n.3 and Plate n.1 1.] ? A rest for a lance. = Rest n.3 3 a. — 1507 Treasurer's Accounts III 403.
For xij bukkilles to the kingis harnes sadil, vj s. … for ane resplait to the king, viij s. 1508 Ib. IV 120.
Payit to Andro Muncur … armorar, for ane restplait to the kingis sadil
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