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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Levand, -end, appar. shortened f. levander Lavender n. (laundress). —1597–8 Household Bks. Jas. VI 30 Apr.
Quhairof salt beif for the gardners leuandis [sic] and the keipar of the palece pais meitt xxv pece Ib.
To leuendis and gardneris