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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Hary, Harry. The Christian name Harry. (Also Hary doucat, grote, nobil(l and see also Henry.) —1660 Wodrow Hist. I. 289.
Is our covenant with England turned to Hary Martin's almanack? 1681 Colvil Whig's Suppl. (1751) 64.
Some affirm he is Puck Harry, Some he hath walked with the fairy
