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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Devanter,) Dewanter, n. Also: daw-, dauanter. [F. devantier.] A dress-front; an apron. —1564–5 Treas. Acc. XI. 349.
Blak stamyng to be ane cloke and ane dewanter of skarlet Ib. 350.
Ribbenis to the cloikis and dawanteris 1566 Ib. MS. 95.
Blak satene to be ane pair of braseris and ane dewanter Ib. 110.
Ribbenis to the dauanter
