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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1488
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(Unharnest,) Unhernessit, p.p. [e.m.E. vnharnaysed (a1513), unharnessed (1562); Harnest p.p.] Not mounted with ornamental fittings. —1488 Treasurer's Accounts I 83.
A belt of crammassy hernessit with gold and braid … Item, a belt of gold vnhernessit


