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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1783

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LINGCAN, n. The body. Poet.Sc. 1783 King Henry in Child Ballads No. 32. v.:
He's thrown to her his gay mantle, Says, "Lady, hap your lingcan."

[Variant of M.E. lic(h)ame. O.E. līchama id.]

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