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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1513
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Delphyn fysch, n. [ME. delfyn (c 1300), delphyn, L. delphīn (us).] A dolphin. —1513 Doug. viii. xi. 75.
The delphyn fusches … swepand fast throu fludis grene 1513 Ib. ix. iii. 99.
Lyke delphyn fysch
