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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Emerot,) Emmerot, Emorat, n. [Cf. Amerot.] An emerald. —1542 Treas. Acc. VIII. 88.
Ane ring sett witht thre emmerottis and ane dyamant within thame 1603 Montgomery Mem. 248.
The emoratis my auen
