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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1590
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Mamuk, n. (Repr. e.m.E. (1591 Sylvester's Du Bartas) and 16th c. F. (Du Bartas) mamuque the name of a fabulous bird.) — 1590 Burel Pilgr. i. xxiv.
Mamuks that byds euer mair And feids into the cristall air
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