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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Ameling, n. (ammel-, amoling). [e.m.E. ammelyng (1530): see Amelit,p.p. and ppl. a.] Enamelling. —1568 6th Rep. Hist. MSS. 644/1.
An belt and cowter with ane pandent of gold without amoling 1572 Buchanan's detect. U 2.
The amelyng that is about [the sepulture] is blake 1586 Edinb. Test. XVI. 205 b.
Ane pund weycht of ammeling
