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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Oriflambe, n. (e.m.E. oriflamble (1475), oryflame (Caxton), oriflambe (1523), etc., F. oriflamme, OF. oriflambe, the oriflamme, the sacred banner of St. Denis, battle-standard of the early kings of France.) —a1586 Lindsay MS. 14.
Rycht sua as the angell brocht the armes of France and the oriflambe quhilk he displayit at the battale
