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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Faldand, Fauldand, ppl. a. [f. Fald v.1 Cf. Faldin(g ppl. a.] Capable of being folded. — 1554–5 Edinb. Old Acc. I. 141.
For vj bands to the said faldand ȝet [supra the said ȝet, oppinnand with twa levis] 1567 Edinb. Test. I. 59 b.
Sex dosane of faldand kames 1583 St. Andrews Test. II. 23.
Ane litill faldand chair 1603 Treas. Acc. MS. 241.
Ane tymber bed and ane faldand cheyre 1685 Soc. Ant. LVIII. 359.
A fauldand face cloath with hems and purlins
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