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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Elvasche, a. [ME. elvyssh (Chaucer), e.m.E. elvish.] Elf-like. —1583 Sempill Sat. P. xlv. 7.
Ane elphe, ane elvasche incubus
