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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500, 1628-1649
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(Ribbanit,) Ribbaned, p.p. and ppl. adj. Also: ribben(n)-, ribbin- and -et; ribband. [Ribban n. Cf. 18th c. Eng. ribon'd (1743). See also Rubanit p.p.] Adorned with ribbon or ribbons. a. p.p. b. ppl. adj.a. a1500 Henr. Garmont 18.
Hir gown … Weill ribband 1644 Edinburgh Testaments LX 376b.
Four pair of lining bed scheittis quhairoff ane are ribbanedb. 1628 Edinburgh Testaments LIV 254b.
Ane bred ribbenit bed claithe 1628 Ib.
Ane ribbenit face claithe 1643 Ib. LX 233.
Ribbennet maskis — 1643 Edinburgh Testaments LX 235b.
Ten pair of silver ribbinet gloves 1645–6 J. Hope Diary (1958) 156. 1649 Edinburgh Testaments LXIV 256b.
Ribbined gloves
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