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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Temmie, Tamy, n. [17th c. Eng. tammy (1666). Cf. Tem(m)in(g n.] A sort of cloth. Also attrib. — 1707 Aberd. Journal N. & Q. VII 75.
For litting temmie for a goune and peticoate to my wife —attrib. 1604 Kirkcudbr. B. Rec. I 454.
xx s. restand of the price of ane pece broun tamy claithe
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