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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1540-1599
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Brodering, vbl. n. Also: -ine, broddering. [e.m.E. brodering, brodring.] Embroidering; embroidery. 1540 Treasurer's Accounts VII. 293.
For brodering of ane comparisoun of his graces 1551–2 Ib. X. 53.
To Johne Cochrane, browdstar, for broddering of certane imagereis upoun vestimentes of his graces 1567 Fleming Q. Mary 511.
For broderine of the said goune of schiuine gold and silver 1575 Bk. Univ. Kirk I. 335.
We thinke all kynd of brodering vnseimlie 1599 Edinb. B. Rec. V. 249.
The garnesing and brodering of purses with silk or goldattrib. 1566 Treasurer's Accounts MS. 74.
To pay certane broudsteris for broderine wark
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