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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1375-1420, 1528
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Top-castell, n. [ME and e.m.E. topcastel (1335), -castell (c1450), toppe castel (1555).] A ship's top (Top n.1 5). —1375 Barb. xvii 713 (C).
The schipmen … Com with thair schippes till assale, With top-castellis warnist weill c1420 Wynt. vii 3274.
He Arrywyd wyth a gret multitud Off schyppys wyth topcastellys gud 1528 Lynd. Dreme 1024.
Down schuke the stremaris frome the topcastell; Thay sparit nocht the poulder, nor the stonis; Thay schot thare boltis [etc.]
