Of remedies of love he knew al chaunce, / And everich of hem knew he bet than his page.
Canterbury Tales
General Prologue to The Canterbury Tales, describing the Doctor of Physic's knowledge of 'remedies of love,' which is an unexpected and slightly scandalous skill for a physician.
c. 1387-1400
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Strange & Unusual