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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Proves. ? Erron. for Priores n. —a1400 Leg. S. x 307.
Thar dowchtyre … of his hand the vail scho tuk … & wes mad proves but wene Of twa hu[n]dricht virginis