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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1582-1593
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Clinkand, a. [F. clinquant (whence e.m.E. clinquant, 1591), clinkant, assimilated to Clink v.] a. Of gold: In the form of spangles. b. Ornamented with this; tinselled. 1582 Treasurer's Accounts MS. 50.
Pasmentis of gold clinkand price of the vnce, iiij li. v s. 1589 Ib. 157 b.
Sevne elnis of clinkand pasmentis 1593 Edinburgh Testaments XXV. 192 b.
Ane dossone sad gray clynkand ribbaneis
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