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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1657
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Morter, n. [e.m.E. (once, 1604), F. mortier.] A cap worn by French dignitaries on formal occasions. —1657 Balfour Ann. II. 123.
My lordes and presidents, hauing ther morters of gold vpone ther heades