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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1568
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Mundify, v. [e.m.E. mundifye (1504), F. mondifier, L. mundificāre f. mund-us clean.] tr. and absol. To cleanse, to free from noxious matter. — 1568 Skeyne Descr. Pest 25.
Trauaill & greit fasting mundifeis (I grant) bot vaikis thair with 1568 Ib. 38.
Myrrhe mundifies the harnis
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