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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1475
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Cannell-bane, n. [ME. cannell-, canel-bone, f. canel neck.] The collar-bone. —c1475 Acts of Schir William Wallace v. 823.
[He struck] Baith cannell bayne and schuldir blaid in twa