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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Penultima,) Penultyma, a. [L. pænultima (sc. dies day), fem. of pænultimus Penultim a. Cf. e.m.E. penultima (1589).] = Penult a. —1416 James I in Douglas Corr. 234.
Writtyn … at Stratforde Awe, the penultyma day of Janueir
