frankincense n OED ~ 2 (1577, Nfld: 1620; 1866). The resin of a spruce tree.
   1613 Willoughby Papers 16, 1/2 The turpentine that commeth from the firr and pine and frankincense of the spruce is likewise sent. [1620] 1887 MASON 157 Tarre, Tirpintine, Frank-Incense. 1682 COLLINS 98 And out of these Woods may be had, Pitch, Tar, Rosin, Turpentine, Frankincense.

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