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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1644
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Salé-port, n. [e.m.E. sall(e)y-port (1649), f. e.m.E. salley (1617), salé (1560).] A sallyport, an opening in the side of a ship to allow entry or escape. — 1644 Aberd. B. Rec. IV 26.
Shooteing the same [gun] out of ane sale port of the said ship
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