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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1533-1605
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Charm, n. [ME. charm, charme (c 1300), OF. charme.] A charm or spell. 1533 Bell. Livy II. 211/22.
Makand charmys one his maner to the sacrifice of goddis a1570-86 Maitland Folio MS xlvii. 28.
It proffettis mair to men of armes, Gud lyf, than ony vther charmes a1605 Montg. Flyt. 384.
Nicneuen with her nymphes, … With charmes from Caitness and Chanrie of Rosse
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