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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1500, 1567-1590
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Tabillit, Tablit, -ed, ppl. adj. [Tabill v.] a. Listed, recorded on a list. b. Of a precious stone: Having a flat surface. Cf. Tablet n. 1 b, Tabill dyamont n. —a. c1500 Cart. S. Nich. Aberd. I 259.
That thar be ane folt buk maid … to not all faltis absentis fra houris and tablit seruice —b. 1567 6th Rep. Hist. MSS App. 643/2.
Ane cheyn … with tuelf square intermiddis, ewery ane with ane tabled diamant and ane tablett rubye 1567 6th Rep. Hist. MSS App. 643/2 (see Tablet n. 1 b).
Tabillit 1578 Inv. Wardrobe 265.
Tua tabled diamantis & tua rubyis coboischoun 1590 Treasurer's Accounts MS 209b.
Tua tabled rubeis
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