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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Skimmer,) Skymmer, v. Var. of Scommer v. to defecate. —a1585 Polwart Flyt. 813 (T).
Lieand lymmer, mony trimmer, I man skymmer in thy mowthe
