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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1594
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Enclume, n. [F.] An anvil. — 1594 Colville Lett. 110.
His most gratius Majestie … sett for a constant and firm enclume to brek all the hammeris of his enemies
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