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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Schamvart, -vert, n. [e.m.E. chamarre (1530), OF samarre (mid 15th c. in Larousse), chamarre (Cotgrave); Chemer n.] A loose gown. —1511 Treas. Acc. IV 192.
To be the king ane schamvart … , gray sandre 1512 Ib. 203.
Tanne satyne … to the king to be hyme ane schamvert Ib. 204.
To lyne the said schamvert vij mantillis pultis