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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1623
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Libanotes, n. pl. (Nonce-adoption of Greek λιβανωτός frankincense as burned at sacrifices. Here fig.) —1623 Craig iv. 4.
These my recreations, the libanotes and oblations of my loue, are true virgines … and … are sacrifized to your honour