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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nereides, -is, n. pl. Also: Nereyd-. [ME. (Gower) and e.m.E.and 16th c.F. Nereides, L. Nerides, Gr. Νηρηίδες, Νηρείδες pl.] Nereids, sea-nymphs. —1513 Doug. i. iv. 24 Comm.
Nymphis of weilis bein callit Naydes … of salt fludis, Nereides Ib. iii. ii. 12.
The moder alswa Of the Nereydes clepit Doryda Ib. v. iv. 153, xiii. 138.
