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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Sournape, n. [North. ME and e.m.E. surnape (1381-2), surnapp (1478), surnap (a1548).] A napkin or towel used when washing the hands at table. —1494 Loutfut MS 119a.
At the drawin of the tabill and the sournnape and eftir wesching
