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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Hun, Hwn, Huyn, n. [Med. L. Hunnus, OE. Húne, Húnas pl., e.m.E. Hun (1607).] Plur. the Huns. sing., a Hun; the Hun nation. —1533 Boece i. iv. 39 b.
The Hunnys 1535 Stewart 22199.
Othila, Ane Hwn he wes and borne of Hwnis blude, Of Hwnis had with him ane multitude a1538 Abell 40 b.
The Huynis Ib.
Attill King of Huyn
