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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Lapis, n. pl. ? Orig. a shortening of lapis lazuli (ME. and e.m.E., 1398–), taken as a plur. noun. —1578 Inv. Wardrobe 263.
A chayn of blew lapis garnist with gold and perll contening xxxiiii lapis
