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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1603-1649
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(Punctit,) Puntit, Ponted, ppl. adj. [Cf. Pointit ppl. adj.1 and Punct n.2 and v.1] Of a diamond: Having points, angular in shape. = Pointit ppl. adj.1 b. — 1603 Montgomery Mem. 251.
For ane ring with a puntit diamund, xxxx s. 1649 Wemyss Chart. II 233.
My ponted diamond ring
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