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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Sarment,) Serment, n. [ME and e.m.E. sarmente (Trevisa), OF sarment (c1119 in Larousse) a vine-shoot, L. sarment- twigs, etc.] A vine-shoot. — 1602 Colville Paraenese 45.
S. Aug[ustine] comparit hereseis vnto serments or sneddings of the vyne
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