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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1400
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Palladinar, -er, n. [Irreg. derived f. L. palladium: cf. Paleadione.] The Palladium, the statue of Pallas in Troy. — c1400 Troy-bk. ii. 533 (C).
That ȝhe … may bryng That hors in honour of Pallas And in hys temple wher-of was The palladinar token away To sett it c1400 Ib. 272, 341. c1400 Ib. 1199 (D).
Palladiner
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