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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Tavalyn, n. [Late ME and e.m.E. tavelyn (1439), tauelyng (1545), taueling (1586), Ital. tavolino a small board or plank.] A parcel of skins packed between two wooden boards. —1505 Treas. Acc. III 42.
For xiiij tavalyns of ermyng to the samyn goun, bocht be the quenis maister of wardrob; ilk pece ij s. iiij d.
