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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pasment, n.2 (F. passement (see Pasment,n.1) a solution prepared for tawing skins.) — 16.. Alchem. MSS. V.
Recipe … for making pasments i [ounce] of aqua fortis maid with allum of the best can be had [dissolve silver with it to get the result]
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