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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Umber, -ar, n.2 [e.m.E. vmber (1568), umbre (1599), F. (terre d')ombre, f. as Umber n.1 or L. Umber, -bra Umbrian.] Umber, the pigment. —1617 M. Works Acc. (ed.) II 77.
For a pund of umbar to [the painter] 1672-3 Leith Customs 8.
1 barrell red ocker [8 s.] … 1 barrell vmber [7 s.]
