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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Moudill, n. [? Metathetic f. e.m.E. mould (Mold n.2).] Moudill buton, ? the mould of a button, the form of a button (in brass), designed to be covered with cloth. —1683 New Mills Manuf. 58.
Ordered to wryt to London for threttie gros of bras moudill butonis conform to the patrane
