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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Da, n.2 [F. dais (with silent s).] A canopy over a throne or chair of state. (See also Day n.2) —1578 Inv. Wardrobe 205.
Ane da of crammosie velvot embroderit with gold, contening the rufe of the hede pece and thre double pandis 1585 9th Rep. Hist. MSS. App. 193/1.
Fyve greit peceis of tapestrie with ane da off reid dammes Ib.
Ane da of claith of gold
