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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1500-1533
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(Charm,) Cherm, v. Also: scharme. [e.m.E. and ME. charme, OF. charmer.] tr. To put a charm on. — c1500 Makculloch MS xiii 90.
Incanto, as scharme 1533 Gau 12/13.
Thay that markis or chermis thair self or thair hws [etc.]
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