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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Lane, n.⁶ (OF. l'ane, f. l' def. art. + ane would seem possible: if so, ane masc., ass (see Ane n.), would seem to accord better with the adj. than ane fem., duck.) — a1500 Henr. Fab. 906 (B).
The lurdane lane & eik the lerion