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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Tymmer, n.4 [ME and e.m.E. tymbre (Wyclif), tymber (Gower), OF timbre (12th c. in Hatz.-Darm.).] A musical instrument, prob. a tambourine. Cf. Tymbrell n.1 — a1568 Scott v 12.
In May gois gallandis bring in symmer and trymly occupyis thair tymmer With ‘Hunts vp’ every morning plaid —attrib. a1568 Scott v 9.
And now in May to madynnis fawis With tymmer wechtis to trip in ringis 1593 14th Rep. Hist. MSS App. iii 41.
Dischairgeing alsoe pasche playis, tymmer wychtis, banefyris and ringing of baisingis
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