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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1632-1637
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Triangled, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. triangulit (1486), tryangled (a1505), triangled (1570); Triangill n.] a. Of or pertaining to a triangle. b. Of a precious stone: Cut in a triangular fashion. Cf. Triangill n. 1 e. —a. 1632 Lithgow Trav. iv 135.
In one of these triangled points … standeth the pallace of the Great Turke —b. 1637 Reg. Deeds DVIII 23 Aug.
Quherin is sett … three triangled diamondis … the rose under the crown conteining eight triangle diamondis
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