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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Sorbet,) Swrbet, n. [e.m.E. sorbet (1585), F. sorbet (1544), f. the Turkish.] Sherbet. — 1671 Sc. Hist. Rev. LXI 148.
Ane dish of swrbet 1 s. 4 d.