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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1650
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Congediate, v. [F. congédier.] tr. To give leave to, dismiss. —1650 Blairs P. 30.
Our Queen liuith still … heere in want, hauing congediated the greater part of her seruants
