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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dub, Doub, v.1 [ME. doube, dubbe, late OE. dubban, OF. (a) douber, -duber.] tr. To dub (one) a knight. — 1456 Hay II. 10/22.
Quhen thou art doubbit knycht, thou sall cum this way agayne
a1500 Rauf C. 752.
Befoir mony worthie he dubbit him knicht
c1550 Rolland C. Venus iv. 589.
In signe heirof Daliance I dub knicht

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