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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Somer-tane, ppl. adj. [Somer n. 1 and tane, p.p. of Ta(k v.1] Taken or cut during the summer. (Cf. sommer wand in Somer n. 4 (1).) — 14.. Acts I 334/2.
The law vald that ther var na mar space than the thicknes of a somertane vand of hessil
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