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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1673-1697
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Twilt, Tuilt, n. [e.m.E. twylt (1477).] A quilt. —1673 Edinburgh Testaments LXXIV 281b.
Ane tuilt ane bed sheat … ane paire of lineng sheates with ane tuilt 1685 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries LVIII 364.
A harn twilt twilted with oull 1685 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries LVIII 364.
A narrow twilt stooped with oull 1685 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries LVIII 361.
A steitched twilt of gray droget 1695 Edinburgh Testaments LXXX 134b.
Ane whyt tuilt worth xij lib. 1697 Edinburgh Testaments LXXX 243a.
One twilt and two pallaces