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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1530-1542
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Geit, n.2 [OF. géet, giete ‘lacet, filet et bordure’ (Roquefort).] A band or border on a garment. (Cf. Get n.2) — 1530–1 Treasurer's Accounts V. 414.
Tua … elnis and ane quarter of velvet to be burgunȝe bandis and ane geit to it 1542 Inv. Wardrobe 100.
Item, ane kirtill of tweldore with ane small geit of cramasy velvott
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