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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cygnet, n. [e.m.E. cygnet, signet, dim. of F. cygne.] A young swan. — 1513 Doug. ix. ix. 82.
Lyke as the egill, … Within hys bowand clukis had up clawcht A ȝong cygnet, or quhite swan
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