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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1652-1691
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(Tabill-carpet,) Table-carpet, n. [18th c. Eng. table-carpet (1715); Tabil(l n. and Carpet n.] A thick table-cloth, a heavy covering for a table. —1652 Edinburgh Testaments LXVI 122a.
Twa old table carpetts worth 1 lib. x s. 1691 Brechin Testaments VIII 42a.
Three table carpets worth xxxvj lib.
