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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Linement, n. [e.m.E. liniment, late ME. (c 1420) lynyment, L. linīmentum, F. liniment.] A liniment, embrocation. —1634 Dunferm. B. Rec. II. 178.
For … applying of sum oyles unguentis emplasteris and linementis for swaging ane … swelling … in hir … leg
