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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1679
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(Linin-,) Linning-dropper, n. [e.m.E.lynen- (1549), lynnen-, linen-draper.] — 1679 Kirkcudbr. Sheriff Ct. Deeds II. 594 (1 Nov.).
[Alexander McClellan, merchant and] linning dropper [in England]
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