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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1603
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Vialon, n. [e.m.E. violan (1552), violon (1593), F. violon. Cf. Phialon n. and Violar n.] A violinist. — 1603 Montgomery Mem. II 251.
Gifin to ane set of vialons … when thy playit at my chamber, x s. … gifin to a set of vialoris as I com from Coumbe, v s.
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