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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1689
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Sherville, n. [e.m.E. and ME chareuille (c1265), cheruel(l, chiruell (Piers Plowman), cheruyle (1533), OE cerfelle, L. chær(e)phyll-] Chervil. — 1689 Thanes of Cawdor 353.
1 unce savoy kaell … percell … majorlame … 4 drop sherville … corgondra
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