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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Utbrede,) Wtbreid, n. [? Out adv. (adj.) and Brede n.²] ? Some kind of breadth of cloth. — 1662 Melrose Reg. Rec. II 29.
[To pay John Scot, weaver … £3 16 s. Scots] as the pryce of wtbreid furnished be him to them and wobs wrocht by him to them