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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Metaphesy, altered form of Metaphysik n., ? with ending conformed to philosophy, theology. —a1400 Leg. S. xxi. 342.
The course of manis gettynge Wyrkis al, … As be my-self wele prowit haf I, As man wele tacht in metaphesy
