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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Machyne, v. [Late ME. (north., c 1450) and e.m.E., F. machiner, L. māchin ārī (see Machinat p.p. and cf. Imagin(e v.).] tr. To contrive, plot. — 1456 Hay I. 64/6.
The traytouris that had his dede machynit
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