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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Argument, v. [ME. (14th c.) and e.m.E. argument, OF. argumenter, L. argūmentārī] intr. To argue. —1558 Q. Kennedy Tractive 114 (it argumentis nocht that.); Ib. 171. 1573-1600 Burne Cath. Tr. 18/14 (Knox dois argument sua).