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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Terbynthyn, Terebynthine, -yne, -binthine, n. [ME and e.m.E. terebynt (Wyclif) the terebinth tree, terebintine (c1550) pertaining to the terebinth.] a. (The wood of) the terebinth. b. The resin or oil of the terebinth or some similar tree, turpentine. Cf. Tarpa(n)tyne n. —a. 1513 Doug. x iii 39.
Mair semly than evor bane … Craftely closyt within the box of tre Or than amyd the blak terbynthyn [Sm. terebynthine, Ruddim. terebynthyne; L. terebintho] Growys by Orycia and as the geit dois schyne —b. c1580-90 Rules of Health 5.
The vse of cassia, and terebinthine, with rhabarb mixt or simple
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