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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1565
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Sabbasment, n. [F. soubassement (14th c. in Godef.).] A border of drapery fitted round the base of a bedstead, a valance of this kind. —1565 Treasurer's Accounts XI 387.
To David Riccio … grene taffeteis … to be curtingis to ane bed, … Item vij 1/2 elnis of grene armosing taffeteis to be ane sabbasment
