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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gemma(y) band, n. [ME. gymowe (c 1440), gemu (1396), OF. gemeau twin.] A hinge. — 1513 Treas. Acc. IV. 527.
For gemma bandis to the heidis of the wyndow 1523 Ib. V. 220.
For ij pare of gemmay bandis with nalis to the said casit windois 1532 M. Works Acc. II. 62.
Gemma bandis of quhite werk … to the tua grete wyndois 1569 Prot. Bk. G. Grote 74.
Warkis pertening to the commoun mylnis, … gemma bandis, plett wark [etc.]
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