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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1420
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Dedeyne, n. [ME. dedeyn (c 1290), -deigne, AF. dedeigne, OF. desdeign disdain. Cf. Dedenȝe n., Dedigne n.] Discredit. —c1420 Wynt. v. 3968 (W).
Quhen scho wes arguyt at that mycht be Dedeyne weill for hir ryalte, … Scho said [etc.]
