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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Botano, Bottano, n. [It. bottana.] A kind of bombazine or fustian. —1611 Bk. Rates (Jam. s.v. Botano).
Botanos or peeces of linnin litted blew 1612 Bk. Rates (Halyb.) 291.
Bottanos 1660 Acts iv.
Botanoes per piece 1670 Bk. Rates (Jam. s.v. Botano).
Sched. Botanoes or blew lining
