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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Tampkin, n. [Late ME and e.m.E. tampyne (c1460), tampon (1481-90), tampkin(e (1588), F. tampon.] = Tapon n. 3. —1639 M. Works Acc. (ed.) II 416.
For tampkines less and mor for the cannones