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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Main(e, Mayn(e, Ma(i)gne, Mane, a. [OF. maine, ma(i)gne, L. magnus.] Only in Charlis (the) maine, Charles the Great, Charlemagne. —1456 Hay I. 217/10.
Gude King Charles Maigne and his successouris, kingis of Fraunce a1500 Rauf C. 205.
Gentill Charlis the mane 1535 Stewart 30478. Ib. 30507.
Chairlis the mane a1538 Abell 2* b. Ib. 14 b.
Chairlys the mayn 1552 Reg. Privy C. I. 129.
Sen the tyme of Achaus kyng of Scotland and Chairlis the maine king of France ? 1572 Maitland Sat. P. xxxvi. 99. 1596 Dalr. I. 264/25.
Charles the magne
