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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1576-1577
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Onomastik, n. [F. onomastic (16–17th c. in Hatz.-Darm.), onomastique adj. in table onomastique, Gk. ὀνομαστικ-ός.] An onomasticon, a list of proper names. — 1576–7 Reg. Privy S. VII. 122/1.
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