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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Poplix, n. (? Erron. for Polipus, -pys, cuttle-fish.) —1592–3 Cal. Sc. P. XI 64.
[Let him play the] poplix and camilion [and slander me for witchcraft]
