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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1438
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Palasine, n. [ME. (once) (ladyes) palasyns (rendering F. (dames) palasines) (Rom. Rose), OF. palasin, palaisin, connected with the palace or court, f. palais Palace n.] Only in Alex., applied to Cassamus and Floridas: ? = Governor, lord, dignitary. —?1438 Alex. ii. 304.
That ald palasine [sc. Cassamus; F. li viex] ?1438 Ib. 3610.
My dere sister, lo our cousine Floridas the palasine [F. l'aumaçour] ?1438 Ib. 2158.
