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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1540
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Cramp ring, n. [ME. crampe ryng (1463).] A ring held to be efficacious against cramp. —1540 Treasurer's Accounts VII. 320.
For making of cramp ringis of sindry fassonis, quhilk weyit half ane unce of the gold
