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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Sabellyne, -ylyne, adj. (f. a presumed L. *Sabellīn-us (cf. Sabīn-us Sabine), f. Sabell-us a name applied in L. poetry to the Sabines and the associated Oscan peoples; cf. e.m.E. Sabellian (1601) of the same derivation and meaning.) — 1513 Doug. vii xi 59.
With poyntalis, or with stokis Sabellyne [: Aventyne; Sm. Sabylyne; L. veruque Sabello]
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