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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1501-1539
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Fadmel, n. [Of obscure origin.] A weight or quantity of lead. — 1501 Treasurer's Accounts II. 88.
1 fadmell of lede 1502 Ib. 150.
The lading of Thom Hewchis bote with xx fadmelis lede 1532 Master of Works Accounts II. 29 b.
xjc vxx xvj stane of leyd in fadmellis deliuerit to the said plumbar 1538–9 Ib. VI. 26 b.
iij fadmellis extending in wecht — vjxx ij stanis
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