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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1580
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Darter, n. [F. dartre, e.m.E. dartar (1587), later darter.] A skin disease. — 1580 Skeyne Descr. Well 5.
It perfytlie curis the exteriour scabbis, wyldefyre, darteris, and vther filthines of the skyn
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