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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Melilot, n. [e.m.E. and late ME. mel(l)ilot, OF. melilot.] The plant melilot or its dried flowers as used in making poultices etc. —1590 Edinb. Test. XXI. 311.
Ane pund … melilot at xxvj s. the pund
