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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fresit, Freisit, ppl. a. [e.m.E. frysed (1509), f. Frese v.2] Of cloth: Having a nap. — 1506 Treas. Acc. III. 49.
For ix elne fresit claith to the Kingis almeryis in his closet 1561 Inv. Q. Mary 30.
Ane bed of fresit claith of gold 1632 14th Rep. Hist. MSS. App. iii. 235.
Ane gryt nycht goun of freisit cloth of gold
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