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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1604-1605
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Uncame, n. [?] Some kind of bodily affliction or disease. — a1605 Montg. Flyt. 340 (T).
The pluirasie, the pluckeuill, ay dwynand in ane dwame … The louslie phirasie, the tarrie vncame, Ay ryvand of ane reif of venymeous water
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