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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mantea, -ta, -ty, n. [Sc. varr. of Manto n.] A woman's loose, flowing gown, generally made of silk or a similar material. — 1672 Berw. Old Doc. fol. . No. 98.
For ane mantea to Isbell, … for ane stripe gowne to Isbell c 1680 Bk. Dunvegan I. 207.
Manta black cloth … , Manta of lace flowered stufe lyned with a blew silver tabie 1686 G. Stuart Joco-Ser. Disc. 50.
Upon a pin hung a silk manty And wily-coat (to make her canty)