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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Triton, n. [e.m.E. triton (1584), L. Trītōn, f. the Gk.] A triton, a minor sea-deity. —1590 Burel Pilgr. ii 44.
The Tritons plaid and sang, On trumpis tresexcellent
