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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1681
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Hamell, n. (?) —1681 Colvil Whig's Suppl. (1681) i. 77.
The love of pelf. .corrupts hamell, sharp and sweet, It poysons all, like aconite
