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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Grain-,) Grane-litt, n. [Grain n.1 6, Litt n.] Grain-dye, the dye made from kermes. — 1590 Edinb. Test. XXII. 97 b.
Of grane-litt nyne pund wecht at ix li. the pund wecht
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