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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Typhon, n. [e.m.E. Typhon (1592), L. Tȳphōn, f. the Gk., a mythological monster or giant.] fig. Applied to metal-working, the product of a forge. —a1649 Drummond Wks. (1711) 40.
Mercury: Great Atlas nephew shall the works of peace … again restore To their perfection; nay, find many more, More perfect artists, Cyclops in their forge Shall mould those brazen typhons which disgorge From their hard bowels metal flame and smoak Mufling the air up in a sable cloak
