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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1594
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(Octagon,) Octoagon, n. [e.m.E. octogon (1656), octagone (1660), F. octogone (1520 in Hatz.-Darm.), L. octā-, octōgōnos a., octōgōnum n.] An octagon. —1594 Warrender P. (S.H.S.) II. 260.
The princes togeather with the embassadours [were] placed at the table formed of thrie partis of octoagon
