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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Ensamplar, n. [ME. ensampler (Chaucer), -saumpler, OF. essamplaire, L. exemplārium.] = Ensample,n. —a1400 Leg. S. xxvii. 1474.
Of gud lyf & honeste Gud ensamplar to thaim first was he
