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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1586
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(Strand,) Strant, n.3 [e.m.E. stronde (1497), strand (1644).] A strand, one of the lengths of string twisted together to form a rope, cord, cable, or the like. — 1586 Burntisland B. Ct. 23 Dec.
To refound … to the persewar the … sowme of 38 s. … for the dissoun of strantis and twa bowis and twa bow towis
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