matyn

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Middle English

Etymology 1

Verb

matyn

  1. Alternative form of maten (to overpower)

Etymology 2

Noun

matyn

  1. attributive form of matyns
    • a. 1450 (c. 1410), Lovel. Grail (Corp-C 80), section 31.195:
      And ȝit is it not past Matyn tyme, Neþer no wher ny the Owr of pryme.
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    • c. 1450, Alph. Tales (Add 25719), 135/13:
      He myght not reste in his bed in matyn tyme.
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