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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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Dia, n. [ME. dia, dya (c 1375), med. L. dia (from the Greek prep.).] A medical preparation. —a1500 Henr. III. 150/24.
With dia and dreggis Of malis to mend ȝow a1500 Ib. 152/53.
This dia is richt deir