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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1579
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Hairmoulling, -mowling, n. [f. Hair-moule v.] Mould, mouldiness. —1579 Despauter (1579).
Mucor, hairmoulling [1617, -mowling]