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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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†ALCOMYE, ACCOMIE, ACCUMBIE, n., also used attrib. (See second quot.)Sc. 1687 Memorials of the Montgomeries 340 (D.O.S.T.):
Eight silver spoones, and ane accumbie spoon.n.Sc. 1808 Jam.:
Alcomye. Latten, a kind of mixed metal still used for spoons . . . accomie spoons, spoons made of alchymy.