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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Preserve, n. [f. Preservev.: cf. e.m.E. preserve (1600) fruit preserve.] a. A protecting agent against illness, a prophylactic. = Preservative n., Preservatio(u)n n. 4. b. plur. Prob., protectors for the eyes, ‘spectacles which magnify little or nothing, used for preserving the sight’ (Jam.), as in the mod. dial. — c1552 Lynd. Mon. 4926.
Quhen that cald humour dounwart dois proceid … Off malideis it generis mony mo Bot gyf men gett sum souerane preserue 1664 Household Bks. Archb. Sharp in Misc. Maitl. C. II 518.
For 2 paire of preserves and a caice 03 18 00
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