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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Atomie,) Attomie, n. [e.m.E. atomy (1597), by false analysis of anatomy.] A skeleton. —a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 253 (moir lyk ane attomie nor ane man).
