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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1599
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Tabiller, n. Also: tabilleir, tabeller. [ME and e.m.E. tablere (Manning), tabler (1392), tablier (Caxton), OF tablier, L. tabulārium.] A chess-board, also ? chess-men. —15.. Clariodus iii 1146.
Ane tabiller of chase richt wounder fair 15.. Clariodus iii 1163.
Clariodus said, Will ȝe play at the ches. Ȝea, said the lord, have ȝe ane tabilleir? … I have it with me heir. He schew it furth … And quhen the constabill saw the ches royall, Whairof the men war all of massie gold And stonis bricht … He said [etc.] 15.. Clariodus iii 1388.
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