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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Maldy, n. (? Cf. Mad n. and e.m.E. and late ME. medley (1438) ‘a cloth woven with wools of different colours or shades’. Also attrib.) —1589 Glasgow B. Rec. I. 128.
Ane cloik of maldy, ane coit of the samyn hew; … ane pair of maldy schankis
