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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Composte, n. [ME. (c 1420) and OF. compost, L. compostum, -positum.] A compound. —1456 Hay II. 115/33.
All man is maid of four elementis … and has ay nede of metis and drinkis to nurise that composte
