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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Schan(n)et, Schennet, v. ? Cf. Schamvart n. and Schamarred ppl. adj. —1586 Treas. Acc. MS 60.
Grein schaneting silk to schanet the haill bordis of the covering and fals hous [of a saddle] Ib. 110b.
Ane vnce of silk of colouris to ilk saddill to schennet the wait of ilk covering extending to sevin vnce Ib. 122.
Reid crammessy silk to schannet the same [sc. cloaks, etc.]
