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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1590-1597
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Storax, n. [ME and e.m.E. storax (Wyclif), OF storax (13th c. in Larousse), pop. L. storax, L. styrax.] An aromatic gum. —1590 Edinburgh Testaments XXI 312.
Sax vnce of storax at iiij s. the vnce 1597 Bk. Rates 10b.
Inuarte Custumes … Storax the pund [no price]