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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1456, 1555
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Hy(e)nes, n. [ME. hyenesse (15th c.).] Highness. —1456 Hay II. 58/15.
The hyenes of his noble corage 1555 Corr. M. Lorraine 401.
We … prayis God almychty to preserve your hynes