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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dent-de-lyon, n. Also: -lion; dentilioun. [F. dent de lion, whence also e.m.E. dandelion (1578), dantedelyon (1655).] The dandelion. — 1513 Doug. xii. Prol. 120.
Seir downys smaill on dent de lyon [R. dentilioun] sprang
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