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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Ostad, n. (Only Sc. OF. ostade serge or worsted (15th c. in Godef.), med. L. ostadum kind of cloth (1521 in Latham). Cf. also Ostage.) —1549 Reg. Episc. Aberd. II. 190.
Alie due cappe seu palle ex ostad cerulij coloris Ib.
Vna capella … ex lie ostad Ib. 194.
Duo coopertoria scabelli mortuorum … alterum ex ostad [tele] anglicane
