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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1512-1568
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Chafferon, Chaffrone, n. Also: chafferoun, chawfferon, chauffron, chaiferon, chaiffroune, cheffroun. [Of obscure origin. See also Schaffroun.] An ornament worn by ladies.1512 Treasurer's Accounts IV. 213.
Ane chaffroine of gold … to the Queinis Grace 1516 State P. (Reg. H.) No. 22.
A chafferon with a chyne of gold 1539 Treasurer's Accounts VII. 159.
xxxvj cronys … to mix with gold of mynd to mak gentill wemennis chafferonys with 1539 Ib. 197.
Thre chawfferoinis of gold to gentill wemeinne a1568 Bannatyne MS 228 b/11.
I suld gar mak for hir behuif Ane garmond gude and gay … The chafrone sett with … rubeis of rycht ressoun
