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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1579
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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 Exchequer Rolls XX 315.
2 s. of certain swart … 6 s. of certain ocker
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