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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1562-1605
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Tensum, Tensome, n. [Ten n.] A group or set of ten. — 1562-3 Winȝet II 75/33.
Al in the haly number of that table of ten-sum at Ephesus a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 439 (W).
Maire honor is to vanquisch ane, Nor feicht with tensum [Wr. tensome] and be tane
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