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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1577
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Composer, n. [e.m.E. (1634).] A compositor (in printing). —1577 Reg. Privy C. II. 582.
Anent the complaint maid … be Salamon Kerknet of Madeburgh, composer of the werk of the Bybill