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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1486-1515
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Begottin, ppl. a. [e.m.E. begoten, late ME. bygoten, p.p. of Beget v.] Begotten. (With first, secund.) — 1486 Edinb. Chart. 146.
The first begottin son and are apperand to oure souerane Lord c1515 Asloan MS I. 201.
Willam the Ros the secund begottin son c1515 Ib. 205/2.
Henry his first begottin son
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