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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Adornament, Adhornement, n, [F. adornement, med.L. adornamentum. Cf. e.m.E. adornament (1543), later adornment (1614).] Ornament. —1492 Myll Spect. 275/13 (mony vther precius adornamentis). 1500 Edinb. B. Rec. 83 (the adhornementis of our altare).
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