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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lennett, n. [e.m.E. lenet (16th c.), lennet (17–18th c.), var. of linnet.] A linnet. (Cf. Lint-quhite.) — c1590 Fowler I. 340/37.
The robin, wraine, & whutinge quaill, The lennett & the larke
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