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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Orange-appil(l, n. [e.m.E. orenge-appel (1561): cf. Appil orange.] An orange. —1568 Skeyne Descr. Pest 20.
The principal preseruatiue … in tyme of symmer … sandile of all sortis, orange appillis
