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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1520, 1600-1610
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(Cede,) Ceid, v. [F. céder, L. cēdere: in e.m.E. from 1633.] To give up, resign; to give way (to). — 1520 Edinb. B. Rec. I. 194.
[Thay] requirit and chairgit the said provest to ceid his office 1600-1610 Melvill 517.
The Ministers … thought best to ceid and give place to the present furie
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