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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Damask, Dammask, n. Also: damesk, -ysk. [ME. damaske (c 1430), dammaske, L. Damascus.] Damask. Also attrib. 1473–4 Treas. Acc. I. 18.
v quarteris of dammask for a jakat to him 1488 Ib. 153.
iiij eln iij quartaris of reid dammysk for a gowne to the Duke 1609 Wemyss Chart. MS.
Twa damask bord cloythis. Ane damask buird cloyth 1681 Acts VIII. 348/2.
Beds of silk damesk-hangings