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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Ram-horn(e, attrib. Also: rame-. [Ram n. 1. Cf. e.m.E. ram(me)s horn (1522).] Of a spoon: Made of horn taken from the ram. — a1568 Jok & Jynny 65.
Ane ramehorne spone 1624 Edinb. Test. LII 199.
Rame horne spunes 1627 Orkney & Shetl. Test. I 170.
Ane dossane ramhorne spoines pryce viij s.
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