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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1632
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Affmaking, vbl. n. [Af adv. Cf. E. to make off (17th c.), to sell.] Disposal by sale. — 1632 Aberd. B. Rec. 49.
Dischairgeing the bringeris of fir to the towne frome affmaking of thair leadis
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