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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Turdion, n. [e.m.E. turgion (1531), OF tourdion.] A dance. —1549 Compl. 66/13.
It vas ane celest recreation to behald ther lycht lopene, galmonding, stendling bakuart & forduart, dansand base dansis, pauuans, galȝardis, turdions, braulis and branglis, buffons, vitht mony vthir lycht dancis
