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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Symphio(u)n, n. Also: sumphion. [Altered form of ME symphan (Manning), symfan (c1330), e.m.E. cymphan (1509), OF simphoine (OED), f. as Symphony n.] = Symphony n. a. —a1500 Seven S. 2523.
Psaltery symphion & claroun … Befor the barne all playit thai 1560 Rolland Seven S. 627.
Symphioun 1582 Edinb. B. Rec. IV 564.
Jhonn Robertsoun, thesaurer, to by and delyuer to John Mowatt, blindman, ane symphioun to play vpoun —1590 Burel Queen's Entry 137.
With instruments melodious, The seistar and the sumphion [etc.]
