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ERCILDOUN, THOMAS of, or "THOMAS THE RHYMER" (fl. 1220-1297). —A minstrel to whom is ascribed Sir Tristrem, a rhyme or story for recitation. He had a reputation for prophecy, and is reported to have foretold the death of Alexander III., and various other events. 



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