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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Antelope, n. Also: anteloip. [ME. antelop, -lope (c 1420), OF. antelop.] —a1500 Henr. Fab. 888.
Anteloip a1500 Colk. Sow 448.
Off micht he grew maikles, As for to fecht . . With antelop or oliphant