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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Engenyus, a. [e.m.E. engenious (1548), OF. engeigneus.] Ingenious. —1513 Doug. vii. iv. 203.
Circes, crafty and engenyus, And mar subtell than evir was Dedalus
