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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Esmale, n. [e.m.E. esmayle (1579), OF. esmail (mod. émail).] Enamel. —?1438 Alex. ii. 8314.
Alexanders figure, made all hale Of stanes, of gold and esmale