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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1420
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Dytan, n. [ME. dytan, -ane (15th c.), OF. ditan. Cf. Dictane, -tam.] Dittany. —c 1420 Liber Calchou 451.
It is gud to oyse a powder … made of thir herbis … dytan, pynpernole [etc.]