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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1504-1552
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(Vin,) Vyn, adj. Superl. vinast. [Var. of Fine adj.] Of superior quality, fine. —1504 Banks Sc. Cal. Customs III 192.
That all personis … address thame to rid one Sanct Nicholace day … in thar best abiliament convenient for the said raid in watter clokkis thar vinast wedis siclike as has been usit afor tymes 1552 Coll. St. Salvator 156 n.
Ane claith of vyn silk with blak silk in the myddis for the mort stole
