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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dant, v.2 [ME. daunte (1303), dawnte, of doubtful origin. Cf. Daut v.] tr. To treat with indulgence or fondness. —c1460 Thewis Gud Women 71.
Dant nocht women [v.r. madenys] our wantonly, Na feid thaim nocht our delygatly
