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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Regent, v. [e.m.E. (1623), f. Regent n. Cf. Regent.] To act as a regent, in senses 2 and 3 of Regent n. 1625 Garden Kings 16.
King Conar … with shame … did consoume, Whill Argadus regented in his rowm
c1646 Craufurd Edinb. Univ. fol. 54.
Mr. William King (after he had regented in the colledge 23 years) was called to the ministry at Craumond

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