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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: 1590
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Tweene, prep. [ME and e.m.E. tuene (Cursor M.), twene (? Lydgate), tweene (1581). Cf. Betwene prep.] Between. — c1590 Fowler I 380/47.
That he … should … breid tweene Greekes and Troians mortall stryfe
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