Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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†GARDEROON, n. Also gatheroun. Sc. variant forms of Eng. gadroon, a kind of decorative embossed scalloping used particularly on silverware. Also attrib.Sc. 1699 Edb. Gazette (3 Aug.):
Two flat Trencher-salts, with new fashioned Gatherouns on them.Sc. 1747 Caled. Mercury (7 Sept.):
Plain, Gilt, Garderoon and Scollopt Dishes and Plates for a Table, with a great Variety of plain, chassed and ornamental Pieces of Plate for most Uses.
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