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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Garnist, -neist, ppl. a. [e.m.E. garnysshed, ME. garnyschyd (c 1440).] Properly equipped or furnished. —1533 Bell. Livy I. 52/22.
Quhen the Albanis war liand … in thare garnist campe Ib. 67/22.
Inclusit … within the garnist oist of Romanis 1560 Rolland Seven S. 325/16.
With schairp asseige and garneist garisoun
