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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1420
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Mer, Mere, Meir, Meyre. [F. mer.] (The Mediterranean) Sea: (see Mediter(r)an(e a.). — c1420 Wynt. i. 1249.
The Mer Mediterrayne c1420 Ib. ii. 675.
Throwcht the Meyre [v.rr. Mere, Meir] Medyterrayne He passyde c1420 Ib. ix. 1332.
To the Mere Mediterane
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