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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Sasaphas, n. Only attrib. (Appar. put for e.m.E. sas(s)afras (1577), Sp. sasafras, the name of the tree or of its bark or wood.) —1654 6th Rep. Hist. MSS App. 683/1.
My sasaphas coope edged about the mouth with silwer and my table men of whalebone
