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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Talbent, n. (? = 18th c. Eng. tallboy (1769) a tallboy, a tall chest of drawers.) — 1623 Fraser P. 236.
Ane heich standing talbent ane irne chairtor kist … twa littill timer bedis with ane wand bed
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