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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Sindon,) Syndon(e, -oun, n. [ME and e.m.E. sindon (1346), syndone (c1450), OF syndone, sindone, L. sindon a kind of fine cotton stuff, muslin, f. the Gk.] (A piece or variety of) fine linen or muslin. Cf. Carmichael Etym. 6 s.v. Laun(e n. Also attrib. — a1508 Kennedy Pass. Christ 1219.
Ane pretius claith, quhilk we ane syndon call, That kingly corps to couer he coft syne —attrib. 1460 Hay Alex. 4600.
And cleith the pepill in syndone habit quhite a1508 Kennedy Pass. Christ 1299.
Thir twa knychtis … In syndoun claith him wand with reuerence
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