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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1550-1580
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Semi-supiry, n. [L. sēmi- and F. soupir ‘crotchet-rest’.] In music: A quaver-rest (mod. F. demi-soupir). — c1550-c1580 Art of Music 5.
Gif virgule fro the lyne to the mid space be vprasit, hawand the heid on the rycht part reflexit, it is ane semisupiry callit ane curchet rest
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