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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1533
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Odorament, n. [ME. (Wyclif) and e.m.E. (1590), L. odōrāmentum perfume.] Anything used for its perfume, an odoriferous or aromatic substance, a perfume. — 1533 Boece v. x. 182 b.
Thare faderis vrne … quharein was the powder of his body brynt afore inclusit with fyne odoramentis and spicery 1533 Ib. viii. xiv. 283 b.
Stretis war strowit with flouris & odoramentis 1533 Ib. ix. i. 287 b.
Copa was diligent in dressing his confectiouns and odoramentis
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