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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Itwin,) Ytwyn, adv. [ME. (north midl.) itwyn (c 1400). Cf. In twyn.] Apart, asunder. —Brus viii. 175 (E).
Three dykys … War ytwyn a bowdraucht or mar 1513 Doug. ix. i. 3.
In diuers placis, set full fer ytwyn
