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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1648-1663
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Isabella, Izabella, a. [e.m.E. (1600).] The name of the colour. — 1648 Thanes of Cawdor 306.
Isabella and red ribbons 1663 Kirkcudbr. Min. Bk. 187.
Ane old silk quilted mat being of ane izabella collour
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"Isabella adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 14 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/isabella>
