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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Velure, Villour(i)s, n. [e.m.E. vellure (1587), 18th c. Eng. velours.] Velour(s. —1612 Bk. Rates (Halyb.) 307.
Naples fusteanes tripe or velure plane … xv elnis, xxli 1613 Edinb. B. Rec. VI 362 (see Ras adj.).
Villouris … villours