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layband|ˈleɪbænd| Also (? 6 laband), 7 leyband. [f. lay, lea n.4 + band n. The identity and meaning of the word in the first quot. are doubtful.] a. The string with which a ‘lea’ or skein is tied up. b. (See quot. 1847.)
1597Wills & Inv. N.C. (Surtees 1860) 283, v els of camericke, 46s. 8d. v els of lawn 36s. xvj labandes 8s. 1598Florio, Bándine, the lay-bande of a skaine of threed. 1615Markham Eng. Housew. ii. v. (1668) 137 You shall as you reel it, with a Leyband of a big twist, divide the slipping or skean into divers leyes. 1847Halliwell, Lay-band, a small roller. West. It is explained as a towel in one MS. glossary. |