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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pythonisse. [e.m.E. pythoness (1587).] = Phetanissa, Phitones. —1597 James VI Dæmonol. (S.T.S.) 20/24.
The pythonisse with whom Saul consulted
