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Quotation dates: 1495-1508
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Baslar(e, Baislar, n. [F. baselaire, Cf. ME. baslarde, baselard, AF. baselard(e.] A dagger or short sword worn at the girdle. 1495 Treasurer's Accounts I. 227.
Bocht to the King fra the Franche cutlar, ij baslaris 1499 Acts Lords of Council II. 297.
A baslare, the price xx s. 1503–4 Treasurer's Accounts II. 223.
For ane baislar with the kervit helf, with gilt hilt and plomet 1508 Ib. IV. 25.
Ane crukit baslar of Turk fasoun with hilt, pomelt and chaip all gilt
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