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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1540, 1596
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Arme, abbreviated form of Armine. — 1540 Maxwell Mem. I. 409.
Ane hwid of blak welwat lynit with mynnywar, bordourrit with spottit arme 1596 Montgomery Mem. 235.
Twa pair of manstonis of spottit arme
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