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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1602, 1685-1699
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Mold, Moll, n.3 [e.m.E. and late ME. mole, moll(e, mold(e n., in place of the usu. Sc. Modewarp.] A mole; also transf. Also attrib. with -trap. — 1602 Colville Parænese 91.
Vee blind oulles and molds 1685 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries LVIII. 368.
A moll trap 1699 Foulis Acc. Bk. 253.
For 2 moll traps
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