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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fermer, n.2 [Cf. ME. enfermer (c 1325), fermerere (Chaucer).] One in charge of an infirmary. — 1563 Edinb. B. Deeds 85.
In the firmoray and fermer chapell fyftie … small couplis
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