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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dictane, n. [e.m.E. dictamne, L. dictamnus.] Dittany. —c1590 J. Stewart 138/1.
That tractiwe dictane is ane soueraine cuir For to pull bak againe the deedlie dart From sauuage deir
