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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1591-1606
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Lymph, Limph, n. [e.m.E. lymph (a 1630), L. lympha.] In plur.: Clear waters, spring waters. — 1591-2 Rob Stene 19.
Montgumry, quhome sacred nymphis In Helecon with hallowit lymphis … Did foster 1606 Craig ii. 155.
Wilt thou with Pierid nimphs Drinke of these euer-flowing limphs, From Hyppocrene which diuall
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