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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

Quotation dates: 1590-1611

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Browband, n. [Brow n. 2.] A band for the front of a hat.1590 Thanes of Cawdor 198.
For ane browband of welvett to his mesterchipis hatt 1593 Treasurer's Accounts MS. 89 b.
Blak veluet … to be hir ane brow band 1611 Tailor's Acc. Bk. 93 b.
For ane hat, … and ane brow band

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