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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Creste, Creist, n. [ME. creste (c 1325), creeste, etc., OF. creste. Cf. Crist.] A crest, in various senses.(a) 1513 Doug. ii. iv. 13.
Abufe the watir thar hals stude euermare, With bludy crestis Ib. iii. vi. 209.
A rownd rich hem with creste and tymbrete fair Ib. xii. ii. 92.
Thar lokrand manys and thar crestis hie(b) 1513 Doug. x. v. 136.
The creist or schynand tymbret, that was set Abufe Eneas helm Ib. xii. Prol. 127.
Hevynly lylleis, … Oppynyt and schew thar creistis redymyte 1611-57 Mure II. 245.
The sheildes … with thair proper caps, creists, and supporters