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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1498-1499
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Complacens, n. [ME. complacence (c 1430), med. L. complacentia.] Pleasure, satisfaction. — a1499 Contemplacioun of Synnaris 271.
With … inly complacens Thare age sall flurys a1499 Ib. 1402.
Quhen men has luf … To temporale geire and carnale complacens
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