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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1375
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Happyne, vbl. n. [North. ME. happynge (Morte Arth.), f. Hap v.2] Chance. —1375 Barb. xii. 373 (E).
For in punye is oft happyne [C. hapnyne] Quhile for to wyn and quhill to tyne
