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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Aptitude, n. [e.m.E. (1548), F. aptitude, med.L. aptitudo.] Fitness. —1562-3 Winȝet II. 6/22 (an instrument of sik pissance and aptitude that with ane strake it sal ding a faa deid).
