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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1581
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Continencie, n. [e.m.E. contynency (1526).] = Continence,n. —1581 Burne Disput. 65 b.
Quhairbie he declaris that thay astrict thame seluis to perpetual continencie
