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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Poem,) Poyeme, Poyam, n. [e.m.E. poem(e (1548), F. poème, L. poēma.] A poem. — ?c1675 J. Gordon Hist. III 3.
To whom Mr. Clevland … in one of his poyemes, seems to allude 1717 Household Bk. Gr. Baillie 49.
For A … poyam dedicat to Rachy on the princes
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