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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Weve, n. Pl. woovis. [e.m.E. weaue something woven. Cf. also OHG weif a bandage (see Woup n.). Cf. also Woup v. 2.] sing. ? A sword-grip of woven material, ? binding for a sword handle, ? cord for binding (cf. Wevelyne n.). pl.Webs, pieces of woven material. —sing. 1573–4 Elgin Rec. I 144.
For dichting of ane tuahandit sword … and binding of the weve thairof —pl. 1638 Glasgow B. Rec. I 388.
During the … vse of the buithe … for the vse of the said manufactorie that thair suld be no woovis wovin of townis folkis thairin be thair servandis in hurt and prejudice of the said friemen