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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1490, 1581-1602
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Canonik, -ique, n. Also: cannonyke. [See Canonic a.] A canonical book of Scripture. — c1490 Irland Asl. MS. 34/32.
Sanct Jhon sayis in his cannonyke 1581 Burne Disput. 17.
The quhilkis buikis … hes bene ressauit for canonikis 1602 Colville Parænese 85.
Ecclesiasticus … is rekkinit amang the canoniques
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