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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1587
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Swame, n. (? Var. of Swalme n.) — 1587 Edinb. B. Rec. IV 488.
Androw Sclater and Jhonn Wilkyne to caus brek the swame of the mvssill scalp in the heavin of Leyth and tak ordour for pvrgeing thairof
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