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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1542, 1603
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(Emerot,) Emmerot, Emorat, n. Also: imorat. [Cf. Amerot.] An emerald. — 1542 Treasurer's Accounts VIII. 88.
Ane ring sett witht thre emmerottis and ane dyamant within thame1603 Montgomery Mem. 248.
For the making of ane dresing vith imoratis, and perll, and federis; the emoratis my auen
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