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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Ampul(e, n. [Early ME. ampulle, L. ampulla.] An ampulla. —1549 Reg. Episc. Aberd. II. 198.
Ane of the ampullis pro oleo sancto 1657 Balfour Ann. IV. 390.
Then comes the Lyone King of Armes carring the golden ampule or viale
