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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Plumb-,) Plumming, vbl. n. [Cf. 17th c. Eng. plumming (1666), f. Plumb v.] ? A perpendicularly cut dividing line. —c1575 Balfour Pract. 439.
Certane reulis concerning merchis of landis … Ane bord brokin in dennis deep Sall hald the lyne and plumming keip
