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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fadmel, n. [Of obscure origin.] A weight or quantity of lead. —1501 Treas. Acc. II. 88.
1 fadmell of lede 1502 Ib. 150.
The lading of Thom Hewchis bote with xx fadmelis lede 1532 M. Works Acc. II. 29 b.
xj^c v^xx xvj stane of leyd in fadmellis deliuerit to the said plumbar 1538–9 Ib. VI. 26 b.
iij fadmellis extending in wecht — vj^xx ij stanis