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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1639
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Ramell, n. [Sc. var. of Ram(m)er n., with altered ending.] A ramrod. Only attrib., with hede. — 1639 Master of Works Accounts (ed.) II 416.
Compt for cannones: … for spounges and ladillis and ramell heidis
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