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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nectar, n. [e.m.E. (1555), L. nectar.] Nectar, the drink of the gods. — a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 1383.
No nectar directar Could all the gods him give 1590 Burel Queen's Entry xxvi.
Ane heuinly sicht Of nymphs who supit nectar cauld
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