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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pas-, Pesment, p.p. and ppl. a. [f. as Pasment v.: cf. Pasmentit ppl. a.] Trimmed with passement(s). —1568 Edinb. Test. 215.
xij pasment knappit beltis 1645 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. III. 44.
A fedderbed … with the courtingis conforme thairto pesment with silk and stringis
