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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pikk-,) Pickindail(l, n. Also: pi(c)kin(e)-, picken-, piceine-; pi(c)king- and -dell; (pickinkill). [Sc. var. of Pik(k)adail(l n.] a. A stiff band (of canvas) to support the collar or ruff (as in quot. for 1606). b. A decorative collar. = Pik(k)adail(l n. 1606 Tailor's Acc. Bk. 48.
Half a quarter of cannas to lyne the nek & be an pikindaill to it 1610 Ib. 84.
Ane pikindaill of gray Spainis taffitie … ane pickingdell 1613 Edinb. Test. XLVII. 359.
Thrie pikin daillis for gentilmen price of thame all xl s. 1614 Edinb. B. Rec. VI. 114.
Discharges all buith keipers … off hingand furth … off any examples off ony pickendailes and cloaknecks 1615 Edinb. Test. XLVIII. 236.
Ten litle pickindailles of callico 1615 Thanes of Cawdor 239.
Pikingdaill 1620 Grant Chart. 333.
For the ladyis pickinkill and dressing 1620 Edinb. Test. L. 352 b.
Pickendaill 1621 Ib. LI. 91.
Ane pikindaill inbroderat and ane vther plaine 1621 Ib. 140 b, 141.
Sateine pickindaillis for men … calȝeco pikindaillis for weymen … pickinedaillis Ib.
Piceinedaillis