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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Ham, n. 1 [Du. aam. Also e.m.E. awme, alm(e (1526).] An aam, the Dutch liquid measure. —1495 Halyb. 22.
A stek of Ryne vyne hald[and] 3 ham and 1 strif
