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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1567-1590
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Caboschoun, n. Also: cobo(i)schoun, cabowschoun, caboschen. [F. cabochon.] A precious stone polished but not cut into a regular shape. 1567 6th Rep. Hist. MSS. App. 643/2.
Ane gryitt rubye cabowschoun lang and in pandent 1578 Inv. Wardrobe 265.
Tua tabled diamantis & tua rubyis caboischoun 1578 Ib. 266.
Foure rubyis coboschoun 1578 Ib. 267.
Ten greit rubyis caboschoun 1589 Reg. Privy C. IV. 421.
Three rubyis caboshon … in chattonis 1590 Treasurer's Accounts MS. 209 b.
Tua tabled rubeis and thrie greit rubies caboschen esmallit with quhyte reid and blak
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