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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1379
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Malvesyne, n. [ME. malvesin, -yn, -veisyn (1361), mauvesyn, MFlem. maleviseyen or cf. med. L. (vinum) malvasinum adj. ‘of malmsey’.] = Malvesy(e,n. — 1379 Exchequer Rolls III. 3.
Pro vino de Malvesyne
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