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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1489-1530
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Brest curch(e, cowrch, n. [Brest(e n., Curch.] A kerchief for covering the breast. 1489 Acts Lords of Council 106/2.
A collare of dammes … , ij sarkis … , a brest curche 1490 Treasurer's Accounts I. 190.
ij elne of Holland clayth to brest curcheis 1522 Dunferm. B. Rec. 209.
Ane brest curch, ane naipkyn 1530 Balmerino and L. Chart. ii. 32.
xxj neipkines & brest courchis, thre nek cowrchis
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