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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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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 Asl. MS. I. 201.
Willam the Ros the secund begottin son Ib. 205/2.
Henry his first begottin son