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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Ma(c)humetrie, n. [e.m.E. mahometry (1481, Caxton), -rie.] False religion, idolatry. = Maumentry n. —c1552 Lynd. Mon. (1574) p. 5.
I purpose nocht to mak obedience To sic mischeant musis no mahumetrie
