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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1460
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(Under-linis,) Under-lynis, n. pl. [? Line n.2] ? Lines or cords used as tripwires. —1460 Hay Alex. 1384.
The culuerinnis begouth to schute With … cheriottis, armit cartis and vnder lynis Maid thame sic lett that on na wyse thai mycht Strike on the vangard
