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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Columbe, n. [OF. columbe, colombe, L. columba.] A vessel or ornament in the form of a dove. —1488 Treas. Acc. I. 81.
Thre bedis of gold, a columbe of gold, and twa rubeis