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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1621
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(Plaiding,) Playding, vbl. n. [Plaid n.] The action of weaving plaid cloth (Plaid n.). — 1621 Glasgow Weavers 25.
Johne Allansoune, weifer, is … to teache … James Calder in thir four poyntis of his weifer craft, viz. … the playd loome and playding
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