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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lambes-day, n. [Cf. Lammes-day.] Lammas-day, August 1st. — 1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 9.
Wpoun the Lambes day, the king desyrit all his officiaris renunciatioun of thair offices
1612 Crim. Trials III. 243.
At lenth vpone Lambes day … he deceissit

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