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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lenx, n. [North. ME. (15th c.), var. of Linx n.] A lynx. —a1400 Leg. S. xxxi. 509.
Wes neuir lenx that schuttis fyre, Mare fulfillit of breth & yre