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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nap-, Nappe-, Nape-bed, n. [Var. of Nop-Bed.] A flock mattress. = Napsek n.1567 Edinb. Test. I. 32.
Twa coddis, ane new nap bed 1581 Brechin Test. I. 47.
Thre nape beddis 1583 Edinb. Test. XII. 283.
His said trene bed with the nap bed & boustar 1586 St. A. Test. II. 53 b.
Ane nap bed 1591 Edinb. Test. XXIII. 209. 1624 Ib. LII. 281 b.
Ane nape bed 1635 Haddington Corr. 300.
Tuo napbeds 1648 Spottiswoode Misc. I. 371.
Ane wand bed, ane nappe bed, ane bowster