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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1565
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Mathelas, Mathalas, Matlas, n. [OF. mat(h)elas, matalatz, matlas, varr. of materas Materes n.] A mattress. = Materes n. — 1565 Treasurer's Accounts XI. 381.
vj stane of woll to performe the mathelassis, the stane xl s. 1565 Ib. 387.
Twa steikis of quhite fustiane to be ane matlas and ane bouster 1565 Ib. 431; etc.
Ane mathalas
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