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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1438, 1535
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Intermell, -melle, n. Also: Entremell. [OF. entremelle.] A mingled host; a mixed encounter. — ?1438 Alex. ii. 4169.
Ane intermelle man mycht thare find Of the knichtis of Grece and Ind 1535 Stewart 4787.
And syne or that intermell wes done, The greit battell on euerie syd did jone
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