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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1601
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(Marbill-,) Merblour, n. [Cf. e.m.E. marbl-, merbler, ME. merbeler (1307–8), marberer, F. marbrier, also 17th c. F. -eur.] A worker in marble. —1601 Edinb. Marriages 182.
William Meggait merblour
