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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

†DEMAS, n. Damask. Used attrib. (in first quot. = damask-like).Abd. 1768 A. Ross Helenore 112:
An' then the dishes o' the demas green, Are ranked down wi proper space between.Edb. 1835 R. Gilfillan Songs 244:
A braw demas' wais'coat, the best o' his claes.

[O.Sc. has dam(m)es, from c.1450, dam(m)as, from 1488, id., often used attrib.]

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