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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1552
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Ceres, n. [e.m.E. cerusse, ME. ceruse, -uce (Chaucer), F. céruse, L. cērussa.] White lead. —1552 Treasurer's Accounts X. 97.
Ane pund ceres send to the saidis painttaris
