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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gennet, n. [e.m.E. gen(n)et, ME. genett (1463), F. genet. Cf. Jonet.] A jennet. — 1590 Burel Pilgr. i. ix.
Out come the gyrnen gennet syne, With vther twasum in a tryne
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