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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Courtlines, -lynes, n. [Courtly a. Also e.m.E. (c 1600).] Courtly manners or elegance. — c1475 Wall. vii. 900.
His sone was cald the flour of courtlynes a1585 Maitl. Q. ii. 29.
Thair wovin hois of silk ar schawin … To gar thair courtlines be knawin
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