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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Emerant, -and, n. Also: emmorant, emirent. [ME. emerant (15th c.), emmorant, emeraund (c 1300). Cf. Amerant.] An emerald. 1488 Treas. Acc. I. 82.
A roll of ringis, ane emmorant, a topaz, and a diamant c1500-c1512 Dunb. G. Targe 39.
The ruby skyes … Kest beriale bemes on emerant bewis grene Id. lxxxvii. 37.
O precious mergreit, … Moir gudely eik na is the emerant greyne 1513 Doug. xii. Prol. 151 (R).
Mayst amyabil waxis the emerant medis 15.. Clar. v. 1787.
Whois radious rich apparall brightlie schone With emerand and pearle 1591 Crim. Trials I. 252.
Ye gaif him … ane ring, ane emirent, and vtheris your jewellis