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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Titan, Tytan(e, proper n. [Late ME and e.m.E. Titan (Lydgate), L. Titan.] The sun. — a1500 Henr. Test. Cress. 9.
Quhen Titan had his bemis bricht Withdrawin
c1475 Wall. viii 354.
Be this the day approchit … And brycht Titan in presens can apper
1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. 33.
The assiltrie and goldin chair of price Of Tytan, quhilk at morrow semis reid
1528 Lynd. Dreme 69.
Be this, fair Tytane, with his lemis lycht, Ouer all the land had spred his baner brycht
a1585 Maitl. Q. 157/113.
Hir luikis as Titan radiant Wald pers ane hairt of adamant

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