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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Epiphanie, -pheny, n. [ME. (1389), epyphany (a 1310), OF. epiphanie, late L. epiphania.] The Epiphany. —14.. Acts I. 360/2.
The monunday next efter the epiphanie of our lorde Iehu cryst 1535 Stewart 44504.
Quhen passit wes than the Epipheny 1562-3 Winȝet I. 115/26.
Quhy abolise ȝe the solenniteis of the saidis days … as ȝuil-day, circumcisioun, epiphanie, lentern?
