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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: <1375, 1375
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Coverchef, n. [ME. coverchef (c 1330), -chief, OF. cuevre chief. Cf. Courchef, etc.] A kerchief. —1332 Exchequer Rolls I. 430.
In triginta duabus peciis de couerchefs, pro camera domine regine et sororum suarum
