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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Daulphin(e, n. [Late ME. daulphyn (Caxton), OF. daulphin. Cf. Dalphin(e and Dolphin(e.] The dauphin. —1558 Acts II. 506/2.
Frances and Marie, king and quene of Scottis, daulphine and daulphines of Viennoyis a1586 Maitland Ho. Seytoun 31.
Iohne Seytoun … was send in France wyth his dochter, quha was mareit on the Daulphin of France
