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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1583
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Elphyne, n. [f. elph Elf n. Cf. Elfame.] Fairy-land. —1583 Sempill Sat. P. xlv. 372.
Ane carling of the quene of phareis, That ewill win geir to elphyne careis
