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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1552
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Persien, Persian, n. (ME. and e.m.E. Percien (Chaucer), Persian (1568), late ME. percynne adj. (north., a 1450), F. persien a Persian. Cf. Persan n.) —c1552 Lynd. Mon. 3779.
The Medis and Persience [v.r. Persianis; rh. wi. vengeence]