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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1513, 1581-1623
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(Lichtin-,) Lichtnare, Lychtnar, Lightnar, -er, n. [ME. liȝtnere (Wyclif), e.m.E. lightner (1587), Lichtin v.2] One who gives light or illuminates, an illuminator. — 1513 Doug. i. Prol. 63.
Phebus lightnar [v.rr. lychtnar, lichtnare] of the planetis all 1581-1623 James VI Poems II. 80/14.
Phœbus lightner of this rounde
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