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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1685-1700+
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Twilted, Tuilted, adj. [e.m.E. twilted (1594).] Quilted. — 1685 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries LVIII 357.
A twilted mutch 1685 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries LVIII 364 (see Twilt n.).
Twilted 1697 Edinburgh Testaments LXXX 222a.
Ane bed mantle tuilted worth xx lib. a1708 Prince of Tartaria Voyage Cowper in Fife 4.
Under his twilted gown of a tawny colour, he had a shirt of war
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