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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chrisolyte, Chrisalett, n. [e.m.E. (16th c.), ME. crisolite.] A chrysolite. —1513 Doug. xii. Prol. 37.
Crysp haris, brycht as chrisolyte or topace 1647 Edinb. Test. LXIII. 98.
Ane chrisalett sett with gold
