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Quotation dates: 1565
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Torbullioun(e, n. (Erron. for corbullioun(e, OF corbellon a small pannier or basket.) — 1565 Treasurer's Accounts XI 439.
viij elnis of pasmentis for stringis to the torbullioun and the panigȝeour … to the painter for painting of the torbullioune, panigȝear, and certane werk lumes
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