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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pressoir, n. [F. pressoir, late L. pressōrium. Cf. ME and e.m.E. pressure (Rolle), -our, OF pressor, -our, -eur, varr. of pressoir. Cf. Persour n.] A wine-press. — 1602 Colville Paraenese 88.
A graip consauit in the vynetree of a virginall vomb, hauing no pressoir bot a potence or cross
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