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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Marbillit, p.p. [f. Marbil(l,n.; cf. e.m.E. marbled (1599) portrayed in marble.] Decorated or covered with marble. —1628–9 M. Works Acc. in Misc. Maitl. C. III. 372; etc.
The dores and chimlayis to be weill marbillit and the pendis … to be weill layit over Ib. 375.
With the chimnay marbillit
