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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CORNET, n.2 A scarf formerly worn by doctors, as part of their academic dress.Fif. 1827 W. Tennant Papistry Storm'd 139:
Tippets were there, cowls, cornets, caps.

[Fr. cornette, idem.]

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