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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mausole, -el, Mausoly, n. [e.m.E. (1603) and OF. mausole.] The Mausoleum; also, any imposing or elaborate tomb; also comb. with tombe. —1585 James VI Ess. 35.
The Mausole tombe 1606 Birnie Kirk-b. x.
That in making thy monument thou keepe such a measure that it become not another Mausoly, that is, the worlds ninth maruell 1629 Boyd Last B. 390.
Where are now the mausels and most glorious tombes of emperours?
