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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Martii, Marcii, L. gen. of Martius (sc. mensis, ‘the month of Mars’), used in place of March (or Marce). —c1420 Wynt. viii. 3001.
Off the moneth of Martii [C. Marcii, W. Marche] The Kyng Robertis swn Dawy Wes borne 1439 Edinb. Chart. 65.
The xxvijto day of Martii