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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Schalmerie,) Schawmarie, n. [Schalm(e n.] The duty of playing the shawm when required to do so. —1548 Reg. Privy S. III 433/1.
Super officio tubicinis lie schawmarie
