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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Decesse, n. [L. dēcessus. Cf. Deces n.] Decease. —1388 Antiq. Aberd. & B. III. 294 (eftyre the decesse of the forsaid John). 1455 Edinb. Chart. 79 (the time of the yhere of his decesse). 1545 Glasgow Dioc. Reg. I. 127 (be the decesse of vmquhyle Thom Mathy).
