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Tresett, Traist, Treasant, n. (Altered variant of Tress(o)ur n.1, a narrow band, in heraldry.) — 1529 Reg. Privy S. II 39/2.
Dandoque sibi duplicem regis armorum circulum vulgo double traist nuncupat 1535 Stewart 50942.
The rampand lyoun all in reid gold sett, With dowbill tresett on the bordour plett 1622-6 Bisset II 387/22.
The armes of … Scotland wes ane reid lyon rampand in ane … feild of gold and … augmented ane dowbled treasant
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