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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Barras, Barres, n.2 [Of obscure origin; also in Eng. use (1640–1714).] Barras canvas, a coarse linen fabric. — 1535 Treas. Acc. VI. 261.
For ij xxx elnis barres canwes to be sorpclaithis to cary the Kingis gracis woll fra Selkirk, and to pak the samyn to be send to the sey 1612 Bk. Rates 318.
Canves called Dutche and Barras canves
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