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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Preserving-,) Preserveing-glas, n. (? e.m.E. preserving- attrib. (1679), = used in making or keeping preserves.) —1663 Edinb. Test. LXXI 184 b.
In ane pres certane books with ane standing preserveing glas