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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Tymmer, Tymbre, n.³ Also: tymber, timbre, thimber. [e.m.E. tymbre (1478), OF timbre.] An identifying crest worn on a helmet. Cf. Tymeral(l n. and Tymbret(e n. — 1375 Barb. xix 400.
Twa nowelryis that day thai saw That forouth in Scotland had bene nane, Tymmeris [C. tymbrys] for helmys war the tane … The tother [etc.] 1460 Hay Alex. 1339.
Quhow King Nicolas ost was cuming in Thay saw thair standartis and thair gonfanonz Thair baneris, pinsallis and thair proud pinonz With timbris & wessillis of go[l]d and perry On helmis and basnetis 1494 Loutfut MS 46a.
A heaume & the tymbre 1513 Doug. x v 136 (Ruddim.).
The creist or schynand tymber [C. tymbret] that was set Aboue Eneas helme and top on hicht 15.. Clar. iv 1005.
The constabill com first to the assay, Full weill at point and in knightlie aray … He had into his thimber, fair be sight, Ane lustie madine