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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Orphany, n. sing., Orphenis, n. pl., Orphand, n. sing. [Altered forms of Orphari(e n., pl. orpharis, and by back-formation f. these.] = Orphari(e n., Orphus n. — 1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. 543.
Damesflure, tere pyle, quhairon thair lyis Peirle orphany quhilk euerie stait renewis 15.. Clar. iv. 1506.
Twentie fair robis … wrocht all with orphand, arte of delyte 1554–5 Edinb. B. Rec. II. 359.
To mak twa mortcaippis … to be orphenis to thame … blak welvet
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