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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1567-1586, 1652
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Inemmell, -emal, v. [e.m.E. inamyl (1503), inammel (1634).] tr. To enamel. — a1568 Bannatyne MS 228 b/48.
Baith heid and pendes with hartlines Inemmellit weill with all a1586 Lindsay MS. 42 b.
Tursable figuris … , indentit, pouderit, inemmelit 1652 Montgomery Mem. 318.
A gold inemald valentine
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