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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Phlegmon, n. [e.m.E. and ME. flegmone (1398), phlegmone (1541).] An inflammatory tumour; a boil. —1581-1623 James VI Poems I. 160/891.
Plouks, shirres and atrie phlegmons v.r. phlegmis]
