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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Underlayer, -lyar, n. [e.m.E. vnderlayer (1592), under-lyer (1640).] a. A base or support. b. A backing or underlay. —a. 1651–2 Peebles B. Rec. II 192.
For macking of 2 underlayeris of steill to laye the bell on —b. 1542 Treas. Acc. VIII 74.
Deliverit to him to be underlyaris laid dowbill under the jeit of velvet, thre elnis blak sating
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