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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pen-horn(e, n. [Pen n.] A pen-case of horn. Cf. Pennar n.1 —1501 Treas. Acc. II. 25 (see Inkhorn(e n.). 1581 Edinb. Test. IX. 185 b.
xx dosane of pen hornes price of the dosane v s.
