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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1513
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Precordialis, n. pl. [f. L. præcordia id.: cf. e.m.E. precordials n. pl. (1555), precordial(l adj. (1562) pertaining to the præcordia.] The parts of the body next the heart. — 1513 Doug. vii vi 14.
Amyd hir hart pipis or precordialis lycht
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