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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1501-1532
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Nervit, p.p. [Nerve v.] Furnished with applied or inset bands or strips of material. a. Of metal-work: Ribbed with gold. b. Of tailors' work. — 1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. 547.
Mony pattrell neruit with gold 1532 Treasurer's Accounts VI. 78.
Ane jornay coit agane Ȝule, double nervit
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