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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1607
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Limell, n. and v. [e.m.E. limell, -all, late ME. lymayl(e, lemaille (Chaucer), F. limaille.] a. n. Metal filings. b. v. tr. To reduce (metal) to filings. — 1607 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries XI. 413.
Then you must ioyne it with … fyne gold … fynlie limelled in limell 1607 Ib. 414.
Ferment with limell of goulde
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