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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1688
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Ansiant, n. [e.m.E. ansyant, var. of ancient.] An ensign. —1688 Reg. Privy S. 3 Ser. XIII. 322.
Alexand Hameltoun . . to be captain, . . and for ane ansiant which is wanting [etc.]