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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1604-1605
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Leming, vbl. n. [ME. lemynge (1387), f. Leme v.] Shining, gleaming. — a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 317 (L).
With streming and leming Throw lychtnes of that lamp
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