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Quotation dates: 1513
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Magike, a. [ME. (Gower) and F. magique, L. magic-us. Cf. also Art-magician n.] Magic. — 1513 Doug. i. Prol. 208.
Quha wait gyf he in visioun thydder went By art magike, socery or enchantment
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