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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1533
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Competent, n. [e.m.E. (1575), f. Competent,a.] A sufficient amount. —1533 Boece xiii. ix. 518.
Thame quhilk murmurit quhen he tuke bot competent of thare gudis
