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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1511-1549
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Ytaliane, -ean, -ien, adj. and n. [Late ME and e.m.E. Ytalian (1422), Ytalyen (1485); var. of Italian(e adj. and n.] a. adj.Italian. b. noun.An Italian, a native of Italy. —a. adj. 1511–12 Treasurer's Accounts IV 324.
To foure Scottis trumpatis and foure Ytaliane trumpatis to thair New Ȝeir giftis —b. noun 1545 Corr. M. Lorraine 135.
The nomyr of xvjm lansknychtis, Ytaleanis and Spanyardis 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 159/7.
Romulus … institut ane lau amang the Ytaliens that [etc.]
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