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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Naperon, Naiproun, n. [ME. and e.m.E. naperon(n (1307), -onne, napron (c 1400), OF. naperon: cf. Aproun n.] An apron. —1331 Exch. R. I. 390.
Candellario pro naperons, iij vlnas [sc. of canvas] 1569 Edinb. Test. I. 320.
To Issobell Murray ane sarke and ane naiproun
