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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1420
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Elyte, n. [ME. elite (1387), OF. elit.] A bishop elect. —c1420 Wynt. vii. 1484.
Rychard Byschape in his stede Chosyn he wes concorditer, And elyte twa yhere bad efftyr