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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Envennomouse, v. [ME. envenymous adj. (a 1420), OF. envenimeus.] tr. To poison. —1420 Liber Calchou 449.
That wekyt ayr may enter and envennomouse the spirtis of the man