A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Capellin, n. [OF. capeline. Cf. Capleyne.] A small iron skull-cap. —1456 Hay I. 141/21.
He tynis his pennoun and his haubergeoun, and als his falouschip tynis thair curas and thair capellins
