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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Nynth,) Neinthe, a. (quasi-adv.). [e.m.E. ninth, nynth, ME. nynth, etc.: cf. Nynt(e and Nynd(e.] Ninth. —1649 Wemyss Chart. 234.
Auchtt … neinthe … my iacinte ring … teinthe
