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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Machin(e, n. [F. machine, L. māchina; e.m.E. (1602).] A contrivance, an apparatus, a contrived or designed structure. — 1549 Compl. 3/11.
The maist fertil & pacebil realme vndir the machine of the supreme Olimp 1587-99 Hume 18/38.
This machin round, this vniuers, this vther warld he wrocht Ib. 20/93, 23/215.
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