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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Ram(m)er, n. Also: Ramell. [e.m.E. rammer (1497), ramer.] A ramrod. = Ram n. 4. —1585 9th Rep. Hist. MSS App. ii 193.
Sex hagbuttis of found with tua rammeris 15.. Balcarres P. V MS 73b.
Ramers and ladillis
