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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1501
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Hem, v. [ME. hem, hemmyn (c 1440).] tr. To edge or fringe. —1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. i. 89.
In purpour rob hemmit with gold ilk gair
