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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1523
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Jepone, n. [ME. jepon (15th c.), also jopon, gippon. Cf. Juppon and Jowpoun.] A surcoat worn above the armour. Attrib. with coit. — 1523 Treasurer's Accounts V. 195.
vij quarteris of blak veluot to be ane jepone coit for the King abone his jak
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