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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1641-1648
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Lin, n. Var. of Lane n.1 or Len n. (loan). —1641–8 Skipper's Acc. (Smettone) 12 b.
For … a stin & a hallff of roset & 6 sholes & the lin of the pick pot