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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Eremit, n. [e.m.E. and ME. eremite (c 1200), late L. erēmīta. Cf. Ermeit.] A hermit. —1596 Dalr. I. 324/15.
He … cam doune to that ile, and thrie dayis remaynet with the eremit of the selfe ile Ib. II. 253/22.
A certane Scot eremit
