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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Marchipied, n. [F. marchepied (14th c.) ? a carpet or rug, (16th c.) a footstool (Cotgrave).] —1565–6 Treas. Acc. XI. 467.
ij elnis of reid skarlote to be ane marchipied to hir grace
