Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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Quotation dates: 1706
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¶KILLIMEER, n. A kind of cloth.Sc. 1706 Sc. Antiquary XII. 102:
He sayt there is another far aff Quintry called the Affrican, phar they get Goud Dust and Iliphan Teeth for Plaids and Killimeers slight Stuffs that may be there exchanged for great ventage.
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