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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1649
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Serr, v. P.t. serrd. [e.m.E. serred p.t. (1562), OF serrer (late 11th c. in Larousse).] tr. To press closely together. — 1649 Rec. Kirk Scotl. 573/1.
In the market place [I] serrd the pikes together, shoulder to shoulder
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