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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Abece, Abbece, n. [ME. abece (c 1300).] = A B C. — Wynt. vi. 232 (C). In ane vther buk diuers bladis & abeceis put in new writtin as aperis; 1540–1 Acta Conc. & Sess. MS. XIV. 124 b.
Sa mony. . As letteris ar in the Abbece

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