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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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†PATLET, n. Also patelet. A covering for the neck formerly worn by women, poss. a type of ruff or collar, a partlet.Sc. 1733 W. Thomson Orpheus Caled. I. 54:
I maun hae katlets and patlets And cam'rel-heeled shoon.