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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Trampe, Trempe, n. [e.m.E. trampe (1566), trempe (1684), F. trempe temper of steel.] fig. Temper. —1666-7 Blakhall Narr. 136.
You are two wyse men, I grant, but I found non of your trampe at al the courte 1666-7 Blakhall Narr. 141.
Monsieur … ther be few in the world now of your trempe
