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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Columbie, -be, a. [Cf. Columbe,n.] Dove-coloured. Also as n., dove-colour.1561 Inv. Wardrobe 159.
Ane rest of columbe taffeteis contenin nyne ellis 1589 Treas. Acc. MS. 169 b.
Half ane eln of columbie veluet … to be … pantonis to his hienes c1590 J. Stewart 170/17.
Glansing cleir columbie maist preclair Presents ane royall courtassie perfyt 1597 Edinb. Test. XXX. 158 b.
Allevin elnis and ane half columbie satene Ib. 160.
Twa elnis columbie craip 1603 Treas. Acc. MS. 274 b.
Sex elnis braid columbie colourit ribbenis
