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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Samaritane, -aine, n. Also: -anne. [ME and e.m.E. Samaritan (Wyclif), e.m.E. also -ane (1644), late L. Samarītānus.] a. A Samaritan. b. Samaria. —a. c1520-c1535 Nisbet I 10.
By the exampill of the Samaritanne c1568 Lauder Minor P. iii 100.
As was the helpfull trew Samaritaine —b. 1533 Gau 34/31.
The voman of Samaritane
