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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Sumeseone, n. [? Late ME and e.m.E. sumpcion (c1440) the reception (of the Sacrament), sumption (1572) an assumption, premiss, L. sumptiōn- a taking, f. sumere to take.] ? A taking (of wine) as a sample; ? a sampling, tasting. — 1465 Newburgh B. Ct. 13a.
Alexander Mechison & Thome Wenton wer oblysit tyll byd tyll ane sumeseone anenst the wyne opone iiii men
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