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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1591
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Cume, Coume, n. [e.m.E. coome (1573), come, ME. combe, comb (1418).] An English measure of four bushels. — 1591 Reg. Privy C. IV. 702.
Ownair of the same schip, and haveand the saides fourty cumes or bollis malt … thairin
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