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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1542, 1617
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(Marlyn(e-,) Merling-cord, n. [e.m.E. marlin-cord (1668), and cf. e.m.E. marlyng-twyne (1496), marlin-lyne (1548).] = Marlyn(e,n. — 1542 Treasurer's Accounts VIII. 131.
For ix stane merling cord … to wap and mak the lowpes of the somes and thetis 1617 Master of Works Accounts MS. XV. 70.
For xliiij hankis of skanȝie & merling cord, iiij li. vj s.
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