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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Swart, n. [ME and e.m.E. sweorte (Layamon), swarte (Ancr. R.), OE sweart, MDu., MLG swart.] ? Black or dark dyestuff. —1579 Exch. R. XX 315.
2 s. of certain swart … 6 s. of certain ocker
