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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Padwa, Padaway, Paidaway, Paddoway, -uay. [17–18th c. Eng. Padua say(e (1633, 1676), Paduay serge (1710).] The name of the Italian city, Padua, in attrib. use with serge, also pointis. —1640 Tailor's Acc. Bk. B. 38.
Rid paidaway shairge Ib. 43.
Blaik padaway schairge 1644 Edinb. Test. LXI. 45.
Paddoway 1661 Funeral Acc. i. 3.
Paddouay —1611 Edinb. Test. XLVI. 320 b.
Padwa pointis of philosell silk
