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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1599
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Symbal(l, Cimbal, n. [ME symbale (c1325), symbal (Wyclif), e.m.E. symbole (Shakespeare), var. of Cymbal n.] A cymbal. = Cymbal n. — 15.. Clariodus ii 1650.
The cleare symball with the mirriecord 1560 Rolland Seven Sages 627.
Harp, lut, organe, symbal and symphioun 1562-3 Winȝet I 75/6.
Gif I hald all fayth and nocht cheritie I am maid lyke … ane tincland cimbal
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