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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1537-1538
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(Vandal,) Wandal, -ill, n. [e.m.E. vandale (1555), vandal (1596).] (A member of) the tribe called the Vandals. — a1538 Abell 40b.
Pepill of Wandill passit out of Spanȝe to Effrik with thare host a1538 Abell 41a.
Wandalis tuik Rome and the body of Maxynian … thai … cust in Tibeire a1538 Abell 10*a.
Rome was tan be the Wandalis
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