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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1535
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Tranquill, n. [Late ME tranquille (Lydgate), F. tranquille, L. tranquillum.] Calm, tranquillity. — 1535 Stewart 20971.
With greit tranquill of Neptune in the tyde, Lord Eolus richt fanelie did thame gyde
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