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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Mony-footus, a.) [Cf. e.m.E. many-feet, -foot n. (1591) a polyp, octopus.] Many footed. —?a1648 Polemo-Mid. 5.
Scopulis lobster mony-footus in udis Creepat
