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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1673
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Lustring, n.2 [e.m.E. (1697), alteration of F. lustrine, as if f. Luster n.1 or v.1 + ing verbal n. ending. Cf. Lut(e)string n.2] A glossy silk fabric. Here attrib. — 1673 Edinburgh Testaments LXXIV. 288 b.
xx ells of lustring taffetie worth [£67. 4s.]
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