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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Poke-, Pockmantle, n. (Altered var. of Pokemantie with the second element conformed to Mantil(l n.1: cf. e.m.E. portmantle (1612), var. of portmanteau Portmanteaw n.) —1642 A Second Discovery of the Northern Scout 10.
A poke-mantle lying on the saddle with their boots and sword tyed on top of it 1660 Honours Scotl. 124.
So he desyred me to put in my pockmantle in his closet 1679 J. Somerville Mem. II 329.
That all the souldiers should be permitted to martch out with ther pockmantles on ther backs
