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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1538
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Lopstar, -stayr, n. [ME. and e.m.E. lopster (14th c.), ME. lopister, OE. lopustre, lopystre, loppestre. Cf. Lapstar.] A lobster. — c1500 Makculloch MS xiii. 58.
Hic polipus, a lopstar a1538 Abell 15 b.
This phair wes ane gret toure … bigit apone 7 glasin lopstayris in the see
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