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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1513-1567
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Hympne, Hymn(e, n. [e.m.E. hymn(e (16th c.), e.m.E. and late ME. hympne(1483). Cf. Ympne.] A hymn. — 1513 Doug. vi. x. 70 (Sm.).
In loving of the goddis joyously Hympnis of price … All singand 1533 Boece x. v. 355 b.
This Paul compilit the hympne of Sanct Johne callit Vt queant laxis 1567 Gude and Godlie Ballatis i. 1567 Ib. 114.
With psalmes & hymnis and spirituall sangis
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