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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Holme(s, Homis, n. [Late ME. (1474) and e.m.E. holmes (1551–1633).] Attrib. with fustian, claith: Made at Ulm in Germany. — 1473 Treas. Acc. I. 57.
Blac Holmes fustiane to the trumpatis doublatis 1512 Ib. IV. 204.
To lyne the said coit boght vij elnes Holmez fustiane 1561–2 Ib. XI. 158.
To … xxxiij elnis of holme claith 1570 Edinb. Test. I a. 79 b.
Ane steik of quhyt homis fusteane 1612 Bk. Rates 307.
Holmes and Beverney fusteanes