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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dalphin(e, -yne, n. Also: dalfyne, daffyn. [Variant of Daulphin(e.] The dauphin of France.1451 Acts II. 40/1.
The croune of France … ande the Dalphynis croune 1461 Soc. Ant. XXVI. 466.
Govldsmeth and verlate of chamer til the Lord the Dalfyne c1515 Asl. MS. I. 207/11.
Lowis the dalphyne of Fraunce conquest mekle of Yngland 1533 Boece 24.
How King Alexander of Scotland and the dalphin of France invadit King Iohnne 1558 Inverness Sheriff Ct. 38 b.
Frances and Mare, … king and queyne of Scottis, dalphyne and dalphines of Viones a1570-86 Maitland Maitl. F. xvi. 9.
The gritest ȝoung prince in Christintie, … Off France the dalphine c1550-79 Chron. Fortirgall 128.
Marion … vas mareyd in France vyth the daffyn of Frans
