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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1537-1540
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Parliament, n.2 [? Irreg. aphetic f. Apparelment n.] Some appurtenance of a cloak or gown, perh. a facing. — 1537 Treasurer's Accounts VI. 330.
To lyne the parliament of his [the King's] coit … orangais taffatys 1539 Inv. Wardrobe 32.
Ane gowne of quhite velvot … hude and parliament all lynit with gold wyre furnist with hornis of gold with small stanys and garnet amang thame 1539 Treasurer's Accounts VII. 164.
Sating to lyne the parliamentis and sichtis [of a gown] 1539 Ib. 262.
To be the kingis grace ane gown and parliamentis thairof … blak lukis velvet 1540 Ib. 324.
Taffites to lyne the parliamentis and the laby of the cote dowbill 1540 Ib. 300.
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