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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1409-1436, 1499-1513
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Linx, Lynx, n. Also: linkis. [ME. lynx, linx (14th c.), L. lynx. Cf. Lenx.] A lynx. — c1409-1436 Kingis Quair clv.
The percyng lynx a1500 Henr. Fab. 884.
The linx [B. lynx], the tiger full of tiranie 1513 Doug. i. vi. 32.
Cled in to the spottit lynx [v.rr. linx, linkis] hyde
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