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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: 1635-1684
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Janua, n. Also: Jenua. [It. Genova, med. L. Janua, Genoa.] Janis. — 1635 Black Bk. Taymouth xxii.
vii ells of fyne grein Jenua sattin 1684 Misc. Bann. C. III. 342.
For 32 yards … of purple Janua damask, at 11s. 6d. per yard
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