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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gingyve, Gyn-, n. [L. gingīva.] pl. Gums. —c1500 Rowll Cursing 118.
That salbe laschit on thair lippis, … Platt for plat on thair gyngyvis [M. gin-]
