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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1551
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Constructioun, n. [ME. construccion (c 1440 in this sense), OF. construction, L. constructio.] Erection, building. —1551 Reg. Cupar A. ii. 69.
for the constructioun … of our said place, hall, chapell [etc.]