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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1505-1578
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Admissioun, -ione, n. [ME. admyssion (1430), L. admissio.] The action of admitting, or fact of being admitted, esp. to a society or office.1505 Edinb. B. Rec. 103 (ane dennar to the maisteris at his admissioun). 1548 St. A. Baxter Bks. 4 (the enteris & admissione in the craft). 1562-3 Winȝet I. 103/23 (the electioun and admissioun of ministeris). a1578 Pitsc. II. 75/2 (without ony licence or admissioun of the kirk).
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