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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Majorlaine, metathesised var. of Marjolene n. (marjoram). — 1689 Thanes of Cawdor 353.
[Garden seeds:] 3 unce of percell, 9 s.; 1 unce majorlaine [pr. -lame], 10 s.; 1 unce endive, 7pd.1, 4 s.
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