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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Save, n. (Appar. ME saue (Chaucer), save (?a1450), appar. not recorded thereafter, L. salvia the herb sage.) —1653 Laing MSS I 277.
Yow sall prepare yowre self … by taking cooling broath [blank] saue [ed. sane] and oximell
