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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1575-1577
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(Siring,) Sering, n. [Late ME siryng, syryng (a1425), e.m.E. syring (1542), sering (1561) siring (1599) etc., F. seringue (14th c. in Larousse).] A syringe. — 1575 Edinburgh Testaments III 319.
Ipothecar … In his buith … tua seringis with caisis price xxxij s. 1577 Edinburgh Testaments V 340b.
Ane sering & ane pot of tin & cais thairof
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