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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Vespertine, -yne, adj. [e.m.E. vespertyn (1502), vespertine (1601), OF vespertin, L. vespertīnus.] Of or pertaining to the evening. — c1550 Rolland Ct. Venus ii 695.
Fra Phebus rais to the hour vespertine c1552 Lynd. Mon. 150.
Quhen he [sc. Phebus] did declyne Towarte his occident palyce vespertyne
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