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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mirte, n. (e.m.E. and ME. (Wyclif) mirt, myrt(e the myrtle: cf. Mirtile and Myrthus. Also Myr tre n.) — 1581-1623 James VI Poems I. 117/36.
The mirte with oliue tree, the elme
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