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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Sewe, n. [ME and e.m.E. seve, sewe (14th c.), OE séaw.] A thick soup or stew. — a1500 Henr. Orph. 526.
He to the soupere Slewe his awin sone, … In till a sewe wyth spicis sodyn wele

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