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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1424, 1515-1556
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Decollacio(u)n, n. [ME. decollacioun (1387), -acion, OF. decollation, L. dēcollātio.] Beheading. —1424 Lanark & R. 282.
In the decollacion of Saynt Iohn the Baptiste c1515 Asloan MS I. 270/7.
Apon the day of the decollacoun of sanct Ihon he wan Norhame 1556 Protocol Book of T. Dalrymple 23.
At the feist of the decollacioun of Sanct Iohne the baptist
