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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1587-1632
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Colliander, -dre, Colyander, n. [e.m.E. coliander, ME. coliaundre (14th c.), OF. coliandre.] Coriander. — 1587 Edinburgh Testaments XVIII. 246.
Thre pund of colliandre lesse 1591 Ib. XXIII. 266 b.
Four dosone buistis of colyander confeit 1607 Misc. Maitl. C. I. 169.
Twa pund of colyander confeit 1632 Edinburgh Testaments LVI. 24 b.
Fowr pund weycht of collianderseid
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