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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1513-1569
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Gemma(y) band, n. Also: gama band. [ME. gymowe (c 1440), gemu (1396), OF. gemeau twin.] A hinge. —1513 Treasurer's Accounts IV. 527.
For gemma bandis to the heidis of the wyndow 1523 Ib. V. 220.
For ij pare of gemmay bandis with nalis to the said casit windois 1532 Master of Works Accounts II. 62.
Gemma bandis of quhite werk … to the tua grete wyndois 1538 Treasurer's Accounts VI. 396.
Four pair of gama bandis to the cofferis1569 Protocol Book of Gilbert Grote 74.
Warkis pertening to the commoun mylnis, … gemma bandis, plett wark [etc.]
