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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Sabine, -yne, n. and adj. [ME and e.m.E. Sabyn (Trevisa), Sabine (1601), n., L. Sabīn-us.] (A) Sabine. —1533 Bell. Livy I 29/2.
Ane huge nowmer of Sabinis with thare wyiffis [etc.] Ib. 160/18.
Gif the Sabinis wald haue [etc.] Ib. II 258 (BM).
Tullus … come first in the Sabyne landis
