1 gen 1585 anni - dove dung

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Noted in the inventory of a wealthy widow who possibly had a dove-cote. 1585 <i>Item Dove donge iijs</i>, South Cave (Kaner132). The dung of birds and animals formerly had a number of uses, and in tanning it was made into a paste which helped to soften the hides. See bate (1).

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