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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Defamour, n. [e.m.E. dyffamour (1550), ME. defamer (a 1340).] A defamer. —c1420 Wynt. v. 4611 (W).
Lourens with his defamouris Condempnyt were as fals chellouris
