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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Vest, West, n. [17th c. Eng. vest (1634), F. veste, L. vestem.] a. ? An heraldic tabard. b. An ecclesiastical vestment. = or abbrev. for Vestment n. 1. —a. 1622 Sc. Ant. XIII 163.
William Seatton … caried the parliament roab which the said erle was created … John Seatoun … caried the sword and vest, Thomas Seaton … the gold comitall coronet upon a velvet cusheon —b. 1692 Inchmahome Pr. 158.
The just accompt of my lord's close and stockings … Item ane floured silke west Item ane black velvet west … Item ane old reid satin west [etc.]
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