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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1460
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Satrap, n. (ME and e.m.E. satrap(e (Wyclif), OF satrape (c1265 in Larousse), L. satrapa (also, satrapes, satraps) ‘a governor of a province, a viceroy (among the Persians)’ (Lewis & Short), f. the Gk.) —1460 Hay Alex. 4501.
Dare king of kingis … till princis and primatis Till satrapiz counsallaris … Greting [etc.]
