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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Philosophre,) Phelosophre, n. [ME. philosofre (c 1325), filosofre (Wyclif), with the stress on the third syllable, AF. or OF. (14th c.) var. of F. philosophe Philosoph q.v.] = Philosophour n. — a1561 Norvell Meroure 56 a.
Slew he not when he was dronckin at his table Calesthines, phelosophre notable
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