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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1580-1617
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(Charming,) Chairming, ppl. a. [e.m.E. charming, ME. -ynge (Wyclif).] Enchanting. —1580-92 James VI Lusus R. 36 (Orphees chairming notes). c1611–c1617 Mure Misc. P. i. 43 (his speichis … by thair chairming power). c1611–c1617 Ib. 122 (the chairming Sirenes songs).
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