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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†DAMIS, DAMIES, n. Damask.Sc. 1704 Acc. Bk. Sir J. Foulis (S.H.S. 1894):
Febry. 14: to mrs. ro^tsone for 9 ell and ½ damies to be me a nightgoune at 22sh the ell . . . . 10 9 0Ayr. 1704 Muniments Royal Burgh Irvine (1891) II. 124:
A remnant of Damis mixed or floured stuff, of four elnes.