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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1620-1664
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Ibon(e, Ibine, n. [e.m.E. ebon(e, eben(e (16th c.), L. (h)ebenus. Cf. Ibane n.] Ebony. — 1620 Edinburgh Testaments L. 352.
Sextene fedderis for hand and tuelff handellis culloris of ibone for thame 1634 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. II. 424.
Ane ibine standwart 1661 Buccleuch Mun. II. 313.
Ane black ibone mirrour glase 1664 Invent. 4 in Dalr. Decr. XI.
Tuo ibon faced glass
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