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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Smellit, ppl. adj. [18th c. Eng. smell'd (once, 1725); Smel(l v. 3. Cf. Smelling vbl. n. 2 b and Wele-smel(l)and ppl. adj.] Qualified by weele: Scented, smelling. —1617 Aberd. B. Rec. II 350.
Weele washine and weele smellit naprie