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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1473-1505
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Deblat, n. [ME. deblet (Wyclif), OF. deablot. Cf. Dablet.] A little devil, an imp. — 1473 Treasurer's Accounts I. 68.
Gevin to Maister William Sevas … that he gafe to ij Sanct Nicholais bischop[is] … Item to thare ij deblatis 1494 Ib. 239. 1502 Ib. II. 350.
To deblatis and ruffyis 1505 Ib. III. 175.
To Sanct Nicholas bischop, … to the deblatis with him
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