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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1594
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Vitreol, Vitroll, n. [ME and e.m.E. vitriole (Chaucer), OF vitriol.] Vitriol. — 1594 Haigh Mining P. xv.
He sall … instruct [apprentices] … in the making of charcoll alume vitreol or copperose brwntsteane and all kynd of gray work 1594 Haigh Mining P. xvi.
Vitroll
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