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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1598
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Tilt(e, n. [e.m.E. tylte (1511).] A variety of mock-combat, tilting. —1598 James VI Basil. Doron 189/4.
Sicc ghames on horsebake … sicc as the tilte [1603 tilt], the ring [etc.]