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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1420, 1490, 1549-1563, 1622-1626
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Consequens, -ence, n. [ME. (c 1400) and OF. consequence, L. consequentia.]
1. a. A logical conclusion. c1420 Wynt. viii. 322.
I … grantis (he sayd) the antecedens, Bot I deny the consequens 1490 Irland Mir. 63/11.
Of the first part of this discripcione … folouis be consequens, that [etc.] 1562-3 Winȝet I. 139/12.
I refer the consequence be the blasphemous mowthis to be pronunceit
b. A result, sequel. 1622-6 Bisset I. 218/21.
The producaris and usaris thairof … , beand challanged or improvin be the consequens as accessoure, sal be punised
2. Importance, value. 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 7/15.
In hope that ȝour grace vil resaue it … as it var ane riche present of grit consequens
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