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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Echon(e, a. [e.m.E. (1535). Cf. Ichone.] Each one. —1585 James VI Ess. 33.
Echone your verse for oracles wolde take a1605 Montg. Son. lvi. 5.
If watrie vauts of air be full echone 1665 Forbes Baron Ct. 257.
For striking … ech on ane othir
