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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pehen,) Peyhen, n. [e.m.E. and ME. pehen (c 1400), e.m.E. also peyhen (1523), peahen (1646), f. O.E. péa a peacock and Hen n; cf. Pecok n.] A peahen. —1597 Household Bks. Jas. VI 30 Apr. (see Pacok n. (1) (b)).
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