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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1603-1612
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Sipers, Sepyrs, n. [Varr. of Cyperis n.] A light material resembling lawn or crape. — 1603 Eglinton P. (Hist. MSS Comm.) 31.
3 yds. silver sepyrs to my goun shoulders 4 s. 6 d. 1612 Bk. Rates (Halyb.) 328.
Sipers or craip called — of silk the dozen elnis [£12] … scum sipers the dozen elnis [£8] … curle sipers the single peice contening ten elnis [£12]
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