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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Sytyk, n. [e.m.E. Scythicke adj. (1623), L. Scythic-, f. the Gk.] A Scythian. —c1420 Wynt. iv 475.
The Sytykys come wytht thaire batayle The Perseys derffly till assayle c1420 Wynt. iv 483.
