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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Sublimatorie, n. [ME and e.m.E. sublymatories pl. (Chaucer), sublimatory (1662), med. L. sublimatorium. Cf. F. sublimatoire (15th c. in Larousse).] A vessel used for sublimation (see Sublimat,n.). —16.. Alchem. MSS V.
Then put vpon it a sublimatorie and lute the ioyture well and sublime it be burne wood or billetts that is be flamme
