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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cadence, Cadens, n. Also: caddence. [ME. cadence (Chaucer), F. cadence.] a. Rhythm or metre. b. A decline.c1420 Wynt. v. 4335.
Had he cald Lucyus Procurature, … That had mare grevyd the cadens [C. cadence], Than had relevyd the sentens 1513 Doug. i. Prol. 46.
Bot sair I dreid forto disteyn thé quyte, Throu my corruppit cadens imperfyte —c1590 Fowler 283/34.
Such that yow must a caddence thole, and in your self a chaenge
