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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Tilli(e)milkum, Tillimilcum, Tillumilkume, n. [?] Some variety of fabric. — 1622 Edinb. Test. LI 282.
Ane skirt of tillumilkume new with blak silk pasmentes thairon
1624 Edinb. Test. LII 236.
xlv ellis of tillimilkum at v li. the elne
1628 Edinb. Test. LIV 234b.
Tilliemilkum
1634 Edinb. Test. LVI 220.
Ane doublet and skirt of tillimilkum
1642 Edinb. Test. LX 194.
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