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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Sandal, -ile, n.2 [Late ME and e.m.E. sandell (c1400), sandal (c1450), sandole (1588), OF sandal (1256 in Larousse), med. L. sandalum (a1250 in Latham): cf. Sandalie n. and Sandre(e n.1] Sandalwood. — 1568 Skeyne Descr. Pest 19.
Perfumand also al claithis in priuat lugeingis with the reik of sandal [etc.] Ib. 20.
The principal preseruatiue cure of the pest is … in tyme of symmer … sandile of all sortis, orange appillis
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