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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cyperis, n. [e.m.E. cypres (1577), cipresse.] A light material resembling lawn or crape. — c 1614 Laing MSS. I. 137.
Ane gray baiver hait withe ane imbrowderit string of cramesen cyperis Ib.
Ane … gray felt hait withe … ane gray cyperis band
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