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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1581-1623
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Sargone, n. (e.m.E. (1598), F. (1574–90 in Huguet), f. L. sargus (in e.m.E. 1591) a fish of the sea-bream variety, pop. believed since classical times to have been sexually attracted to goats.) — 1581-1623 James VI Poems I 119/40.
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