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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1654
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(Line-,) Lynd-wark, n. [Late north. ME. lyne warke ‘linificium’ (Cath. Angl.).] Linen-work, linen-stuff, attrib. — 1654 Edinburgh Testaments LXVIII. 40.
Ane harden burd cloath and ane lynd wark towell
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