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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Tollat-clayth, Tollercloth, n. Also: tollet-clayth, tuller-cloathe. [? Shortened f. toilȝe dor (Toilȝe n.) or perhaps a form of Tulat(e n.] A cloth of some kind perhaps for use on a dressing- or toilet-table. — 1590 Treas. Acc. MS 224b.
To … ane of his maiesties vallettis to be mutches tollet claythis sarkis [etc.] … tollat claythis wrocht with gold 1653 Soc. Ant. XXIII 303.
One reed tollercloth with ane imbrodered rooff and head peece for a bed … one redd satyne tollercloth with a gold frenge about it 1653 Soc. Ant. XXIII 303.
One chinay tollercloth of stamped savoy 1658 Brechin Test. VI 157a.
Tua buird cloathes … tua tuller cloathes … ane small towell
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