† tunnisadj.
Heraldry. Obsolete.
= tenné adj. and n. (? error.)
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1625 G. Markham Souldiers Accidence 31 Proper Colours, as Blacke, Blew, Red, Greene, Purple, Tunnis, and Ermine.
1625 G. Markham Souldiers Accidence 32 Tunnis, or Tawnie, signifieth Merit, or desert, and a foe to Ingratitude.
1661 T. Blount Peacham's Compl. Gentleman (new ed.) xiv. 156 Of the signification of Colours... Tunnis or Tawny, Merit, or Desert.
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