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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rak-pomp. ? Erron. for, or ? put for, Rag-pomp. — 1598 Acts IV 176/1.
Pompis for raising … of wateris … furth of mynes … as rak pompis lyke to the cran of ane croce bow
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