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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Surp-claithes, -cloathes, Suirclothes, n. (pl.) [Altered var. of Surples n. under the influence of Clath(e n. 1 b.] —1566 Bk. Univ. Kirk I 85.
[That] the Bischops of Ingland … wald be content gentlie to handle the brethren preachers, touching the habits surp-cloathes [Calderwood II 332, surplice] and uthers abulȝements 1566 Bk. Univ. Kirk I 86.
If surp-claithes [Knox II 545, surplice, Calderwood II 333, suirclothes], cornett cap and tippet has bein badges of idolaters [etc.]
