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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kentys, a. [ME. Kentisshe, OE. Cęntisc.] Kentish, native of Kent. In Kentys-man. —1563-1570 Buch. Wr. 57.
To be ane kentys man, quylk … is ane centaure half man, half best
