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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Elne-breid, -bred, n. The breadth of an ell; a fabric of this width. —1481 Prestwick B. Rec. 29.
A quhit elne of clath extendand till elne breid & elne lyntht 1597 Brechin Test. I. 156.
xviij elnes of elne bred of small lyneing
