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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Vailling,) Valling, Walling, vbl. n. [ME wayllynge (Trevisa), 17th. c. Eng. vailing (1611).] ? Veiling, diaphanous or decorative material used over or as a decorative addition to the main material of a garment (cf. Vail(l v. c). Also attrib. — 1601 Tailor's Acc. Bk. A 21b.
Ȝour clok … wrocht with gray wallingis and lang taild buttones thairon —attrib. 1601 Tailor's Acc. Bk. A 21b.
Ȝour jupe … wrocht with gray valling pasmentis
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