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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Sphinges, n. pl. [Late ME and e.m.E. spynx (Lydgate), sphinx (1581), L. sphinx, f. the Gk.] Sphinxes, monsters of this sort. —a1649 Drummond Wks. (1711) 40/2.
Geryons, harpyes, dragons, sphinges strange, Wheel, where in spacious gires the fume doth range
