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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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Hydre, n. (e.m.E. hydre, ME. ydre, the Hydra, also, a dragon, a water-snake.) —c1590 Fowler II. 179/5.
Sic beastes as. .the hydre, crocodile, and dragon