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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1490, 1550-1580
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Transmut, -mwt, v. [Late ME and e.m.E transmute (15th c.), L. transmūtāre.] tr. To change, transmute. — 1490 Irland Mir. III 23/11.
That the breid and wyne ar transmutit in the haly body of Jhesu 1490 Irland Mir. III 38/20.
Transmut c1550-c1580 Art of Music 94.
Ane melodius kynd of harmony quhilk dois transmwt and brek sympill noittis in figurs colorat be numeris trinar and bynar
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