Full record for Vegan n.

Definition	a (supposed) inhabitant of Vega
OED requirements	antedating 1932
Earliest cite	Hal K. Wells, "Zehru of Zollar"
Comment	Mike Christie submitted a 1943 cite from Hal Clement's "Attitude". Fred Galvin submitted a 1932 cite from "Zehru of Zollar" by Hal K. Wells Earliest cite in the OED: 1951.
Last modified	24 October, 2010

Citations for Vegan n.

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1943 ‘H. Clement’ Attitude in Astounding Sci. Fiction Sept. 16/1

The Vegan relaxed for a moment as its eyes readjusted themselves; then its antennae snapped erect and began to sway slowly in the simple patterns of the sign language of its race‥. Most of the Earthmen had some knowledge of Vegan speech—the two systems are near neighbors, and enjoy lively commercial relations—and all looked to Albee for a decision.