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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lever-schote, n. [Schot n.: cf. e.m.E. (1618) liver shot adj. diseased in the liver.] Disease of the liver. — 1607 Crim. Trials II. 536.
I charme thé … for tung-schote, for lever-schote, for lung-schote [etc.]