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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1530, 1584-1627
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Cordit, Coirdit, p.p. and a. [ME. corded (c 1430).] a. Secured or ornamented with cord(s). b. In the form of a cord.a. 1530 Reg. Privy S. II. 74/1.
All maner of skynnis custumable, als weile cordit as pakkit a1585 Maitland Maitland Quarto MS ii. 38.
With veluot hattis heicht on thair heidis, Coirdit with gold lyik ane ȝounkeir 1627 Edinburgh Testaments LIV. 167 b.
Tua beltis cordit with siluerb. 1613 Edinburgh Testaments XLVII. 359.
Sex vnce of counterfute cordit silk for casting of buttonis
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