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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1513
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Y. [ME, e.m.E. and OE Y, q.v. in OED for a detailed discussion of its history. See also the note to Ȝ.] The name of the letter, specif. with reference to its shape. — 1513 Doug. vii Prol. 120.
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