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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1597
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Transversal, n. [Late ME and e.m.E. transversal adj. (c1440), 17th c. Eng. transversal n. (1610), F. transversal, med. L. transversalis. Cf. Transvers adj.] Something lying crosswise. —1597 Lowe Chirurgerie 256.
Three kinds of fibres which are rights, obliques and transversals