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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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(Devine,) Devyne, n. [ME. dyvyne (1303), absol. use of the adj.] Divine learning, divinity. — a1500 Henr. Fab. 1094.
As daylie dois the doctouris of devyne, That to our leuing full weill can apply [etc.]
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