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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Queme, v. [ME and e.m.E. queme, OE cwéman, to please, and cf. Queme adj. 2; in this sense also in the later dial. of Lanarksh. (Jam.) as queem.] tr. To join or fit closely. — 1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. 1889.
And thame [the stones] coniunctlie ionit fast and quemit [: semit]
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