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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Linssie, n. (e.m.E. had lince, late ME. lynesey (1435–6), ME. (penula de) lindesie, perh. a kind of (? coarse) linen cloth, ? f. the name of the district Lindsey: but the following is perh., like the later Eng. and Sc. use, merely short for Linsie-winsie.) —1575 Edinb. Test. III. 365.
Collaris & … slevis of linssie raingit with silk
