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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Killiemankie, Killymanco, n. [e.m.E. calamance (1592), cal(l)i-, cal(l)amanco, of obscure origin.] Calamanco. Also attrib. with suitt. — 1614 Rep. Laing MSS. I. 135.
The right woorthy Sir Cload Hammelton his accompt, … Ane silk killywanco [sic] suitt, Inprimes, elleven yairds … of silk killymanco, price of the yaird 2 s. 1696 Edinb. Test. LXXX. 202 b.
Ane peice of killiemankie worth xxiiij lb.
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