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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Naptaine, altered var. of Napkin n.1, like the mod. dial. forms naepteen, neeptune. —1676 Kirkcudbr. Sheriff Ct. Processes No. 219.
The said four wounds … bled my naptaines thorow four ply as it is evidentlie seine in the naptaines themselves
