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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1631-1644
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Damacella, -asella, -osella, n. (Some fabric.) — 1631 Edinburgh Testaments LV. 136 b.
Fyftie aught elles of damacella 1634 Ib. LVI. 358 b.
Threttie elnes … damasella at tuentie sex shillinges aucht pennyes the eln 1644 Ib. LXI. 45.
xxij elnes damosella
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