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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Harmony, -ie, n. Also: hermonie. [e.m.E. harmonie (1531), replacing earlier Armony, Ermony.] a. Musical harmony. b. Concord —a1500 Henr. Fab. 1326 (1570).
With sweit odouris and birdis harmony Ib. 1653.
Euerie planet … In moving makand harmonie a1585 Maitl. Q. xlviii. 82.
Her angell voice … dois pas the hevinlie harmonie 15.. Clar. v. 1844.
With dulce melodious hermonie —1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. Prol. 84.
In thé is amorous lufe and harmonie
