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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Evin,) Ewyn-strekande, a. [Evin adv.] Directly extending. —c1420 Wynt. ii. 432.
Fra that [finger] to the hart, he sayde, Ane ewyn strekande wayne [= vein] wes layde
