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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Port Jaf(fe. (‘A fictitious name given to one of the constellations. Probably so named from Jaffa, anciently Joppa’ (Ruddiman, glossary to Doug. Æn.).) —1513 Doug. viii Prol. 154.
Prater Johne and Port Jaf [Ruddim. Port Jaffe]