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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Valantene, Walentyne, n. [ME vilentyne (c1380), altered f. OF volatile, ? after volant (cf. Volant adj.).] coll. Birds, fowls. — c1450-2 Howlat 918 (A).
All birdis he rebalkit, that wald him nocht bowe … Thus wycit he the walentyne [B. valantene] … That all the fowlis … assemblit agane And plenȝeit to natur, Of this intollerable iniure
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