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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Polein,) Poleyn, adj. [OF polain Polish, a Pole (14th c.), e.m.E. Polan a Pole.] Poleyn land, Poland. —c1420 Wynt. iv 2431 (R) (see Pole n.3 c).
