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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Astronomour (Aus-), n. [e.m.E. astronomer, ME. -nomyer.] An astronomer. —1528 Lynd. Dreme 504; Ib. 638.
The myndis of the Austronomouris 1549 Compl. 48/19.
The … retrograid mouyng is callit be astronomours [etc.]
