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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Poetick, -ique, adj. [e.m.E. poeticke (Palsgrave), F. poétique (a 1400 in Godef. Compl.), L. poētic-us.] Of poetry. — 1567 Sat. P. vi 12.
From airt poetick heir I it exclude 1581-1623 James VI Poems I 9 i/5.
This onely thing I earnestly requyre That thou my veine poetique so inspyre … That [etc.]
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