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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1511-1552
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Appensioun, n. [ME. appensyone (c 1425), e.m.E. appension (1533), OF. apension, L. appensiōn-, appensio.] The action or fact of appending (a seal). 1511 Reg. Privy S. I. 346/1.
A command for the appensioun of the privé sele to ane instrument 1516 Acts II. 389/1.
In autentik forme togidder with the appensioune of the selis 1552 Mun. Univ. Glasg. I. 57.
With the appensioun of the said Rectouris seil of armes
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