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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Tyrane, adj. [Nonce, appar. f. Tyran(d n.] Like a tyrant. —1456 Hay I 169/28.
Oloferne the quhilk was … mychti of were in armes … and maist tyrane was apon the peple of oure Lorde
