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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Methodike, n. [e.m.E. (1541).] A physician of the ‘methodic’ school, one of the three ancient schools of physicians. —1568 Skeyne Descr. Pest. 21.
Mony emperikis & methodikes … of quhome the first professis onlie experience without reasone, … the othir reasone without experience
