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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1611-1677
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(Tape,) Taip, Taype, Teap, n. [ME and e.m.E. tape (Chaucer), OE tæppe, tæppa.] Tape. — 1611 Edinburgh Testaments XLVI 253.
Thrie steikis of taype at xx li. the steik 1658 Brechin Testaments VI 163.
Four pair of band stringis sex stand of napkine teaps 1677 Cunningham Diary 97.
For ane ell taip & sewing my pockets
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