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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1420
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Gryph, n. [ME. gryph (1398), L. grȳph- or grphus.] A griffin. —c1420 Wynt. i. 576.
Bot gryphys gret nerhande thaim ar, And dragownys c1420 Ib. 666.
Thai oysis oft for tyll assayhle The gryphys in fycht
