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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1578
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Abbreviature, n. [med.L. abbreviātūra. In E. use from 1614.] Abridgement. —1578 Acts III. 97/2.
The abbreuiatur of the samin … Salbe insert in the counsall buik
