Obs. 5–7; also 6 bawne. [ad. L. balneum bath.] A (warm) bath: see BALNEUM.

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1471.  Ripley, Comp. Alch., in Ashm. (1652), v. 149. Wyth hete of Balne, or ells of our Dounghyll.

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1570.  Levins, Manip., /44. Bawne, bath.

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1605.  Timme, Quersit., III. 168. Conuenient digestions in the heate of balne Mary.

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