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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lamb(e)s-mas, n. [Cf. Lambmes.] Lammas. — 1661 Forfar Witches 257.
They met with him [the Devil] every quarter at Candlemas, Roodday, Lambsmas and Hallow[mas] Ib. 258.
Lambesmas
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