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Examples
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X.Z. _Chaucer's Portrait by Occleve_ (Vol. ii., p. 442.).
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If Leland never mentioned Rowley it is equally true he says nothing of Canynge, Lydgate, or Occleve.
The Rowley Poems Thomas Chatterton
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Occleve, a little later, has no doubt as to the beneficial effects of perusing the romances.
The Book-Hunter at Home P. B. M. Allan
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Active disgust was only felt of them when one of their traits was manifested directly towards you; or, much more, when the sight was given of such a one as this Harry Occleve making such an exhibition of himself and enjoying it, delighting in it, asking nothing better than to be philandering with Laetitia, or escorting Laetitia, or gazing at Laetitia.
This Freedom 1925
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"You, Occleve, stand in a different position ...."
This Freedom 1925
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Another Occleve was going to write the name up on the shields and rolls and things.
This Freedom 1925
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"You," said the judge, addressing with a new note in his voice the third prisoner, "You, Occleve, stand in a different --"
This Freedom 1925
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It is most probable that Occleve knew Chaucer personally, as he has left three passages of verse about him, and, in the MS.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 11: New Mexico-Philip 1840-1916 1913
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Occleve has left us a body of verse which has its own interest, but none of which, as poetry, can be placed much above mediocrity.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 11: New Mexico-Philip 1840-1916 1913
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We find a well-known medieval poet called indifferently Occleve and Hoccleve.
The Romance of Names Ernest Weekley 1909
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