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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Swetener,) Sweetner, n. [17th c. Eng. sweetner (1681).] Something that mitigates, or makes bearable. — a1649 Drummond I 110/3.
This sweetner of annoyes, This nectare of the gods [sc. a kiss]
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