A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Commencement, n. [ME. (c 1250), OF. com(m)encement.] —1490 Irland I. 44/4.
Oure spirituall giftis of grace that … heire has begynnyng and commencement
