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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cressent, n. Also: pl. cressens, -enis, -inis. (Of obscure origin and meaning; perhaps = crescent.) —1507 Treas. Acc. III. 256.
For half an elne satin to the cressentis of the Kingis harnes 1512 Ib. IV. 205.
Half an elne blak satyne to the Kingis cressens of mailȝie 1538 Ib. VI. 442.
For buklis, juncturis, pendessis. cressinis to harnessingis of the Kingis gracis sadillis 1541 Ib. VIII. 30.
For … twa pansis of mailȝe, [and] twa pair of cressenis of mailȝes
