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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Sesam, n. (?) — a1640 Mure Counter-buff 382.
Then with a daring boldnesse thou reviles That sacred name, and with base skurrill stiles (Though in a roguish, comick, jesting sort) Thou makes of it a sesam, a skuff, a sport
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