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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Regin, -yne, n. [L. rēgīna.] A queen. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. (O.U.P.) 4/6.
Hodiern, modern, sempitern, Angelicall regyne [: schyne, devyne, etc.] a1508 Kennedy Pass. Christ 123.
Haill, sueit angelicall regin [: virgin]!
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