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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Congratulatioun, n. [e.m.E. (1591) and F. -ation, L. -ātio.] Congratulation. —1558-66 Knox II. 169.
I thank the Quene, … for this gentle visitatioun and congratulatioun of this my recoverye