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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Roupell, n. Also: roip-. (F. ropille, roupille (1576 and 1594 in Larousse) a short close-fitting coat.) —c1631 Tailor's Acc. Bk. B 17b.
Ane ryding coit and dowblet & breikis of claith lynd with paine for stenting to the roupell & breikis is xij s. Ib.
For making roipell & breikis viij ll.
