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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1399-1400
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Tuth-wark, n. [Late ME tethe worke (c1440).] Toothache. — a1400 Legends of the Saints xxii 567.
He Saw a mane sa disesyt be Of tuth-wark, that he wald be ded Erar thane sic lyf lang to leyd
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