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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Reban, -en, -on, n. Also: -aund. [ME and e.m.E. reban (139–), rebende (1479), reabande (1534), var. of Ribban n.] Ribbon, or a length of ribbon.Only pl. or coll. pl. See note to Ribban n.1498 Halyb. 165.
A stek off rebons 1503 Cal. Doc. IV 346.
[Curtains of crimson sarcenet] garnysshed with ryngs and rebaunds convenable 1506 Treas. Acc. III 247.
For half an unce small rebanis to it [sc. a velvet coat for the King] 1547 Ib. IX 77. 1581 Ib. MS 90 (2).
Ane bowlt of lorane rebanis tobe binding to the breikis at the kneis, xxxij s. 1589–1600 Skipper's Acc. (Morton) 48a.
2 boutes of quhit rebenes the ane bred and the wther nawreye 1603 Montgomery Mem. 247.
For tountifour yardes of brod rebanes of sindri coulleris 1688 Douglas Bequest 24 July.
9½ ellis double scarlet rebans
