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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1513
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Yclepit, -yt, p.p. [ME and e.m.E. iclepet (c1175), ȝecleped (c1200), ycleped, icleped (both 1297); Clep(e v.]
1. Called, named. Only in Doug. 1513 Doug. iii ii 23.
The kyng tharof yclepit Anyvs 1513 Doug. iii ii 116.
Ilis … yclepit Cyclades 1513 Doug. v iii 29.
The bustuus barge, yclepit Chimera 1513 Doug. vii xii 176.
And quhar he first was hait Hippollitus. Changit his name, yclepit Vyrbyus 1513 Doug. x i 117.
The ille yclepyt [Ruddim. yclepit] Cythera 1513 Doug. Concl. 10.
Throw owt the ile yclepit Albyon
2. Reputed. a1500 Lancelot of the Laik 414.
He chesith ten yclepit for the best And most expert and wisest was supposit
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