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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nanse. (Appar. e.m.E. Nants (1684) brandy, f. Nantes on the Loire in France, the place of manufacture. Attrib.) —1689 Foulis Acc. Bk. 108.
For a chopin nanse wine
