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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Elimose, n. [Var. of al(i)mos Almous, after med. L. elemosina.] Alms. —1511 Treas. Acc. IV. 174.
To my Lord elimosinar takand woklie for the Kingis elimose 1512 Ib. 183.
To William Broadstar to pas to Sanct James, in elimose ij Franch crounis
