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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1586
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Schan(n)et, Schennet, v. ? Cf. Schamvart n. and Schamarred ppl. adj. — 1586 Treasurer's Accounts MS 60.
Grein schaneting silk to schanet the haill bordis of the covering and fals hous [of a saddle] 1586 Ib. 110b.
Ane vnce of silk of colouris to ilk saddill to schennet the wait of ilk covering extending to sevin vnce 1586 Ib. 122.
Reid crammessy silk to schannet the same [sc. cloaks, etc.]
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