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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Gim-,) Gymlett, -latt, n. [ME. gymlet, -lot (c 1420), OF. guimbelet.] A gimlet. —1538 Treas. Acc. VIII. 160.
For gymlettis and ane fynnell 1571 Edinb. Test. I. 192 b.
Sevin gymlattis