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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Galbert, Galbart(e, n. [Var. of Gabert.] A gabardine. — 1488 Treas. Acc. I. 135.
For thre elne of Fransche broune to be a galbert to the King
1526 Ib. V. 278.
Gevin to Andro Cunninghame, ane galbart of chammelat
1530 Lynd. Test. Pap. 1094.
To the howlet … I laif my gaye galbarte of grene

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