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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1532-1536
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Wal(l)-plating, vbl. n. [Wal(l)-plat(e n.] The action of attaching wall-plates; wall-plates collectively. — 1532 Master of Works Accounts (ed.) I 90.
vi dosane of grete bottis for walplating and syling 1535–6 Master of Works Accounts (ed.) I 184.
vii dosane x treis for lath and wall plating
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