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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Deduyt, n. [ME. deduyt, deduit, dedut (c 1300), OF. deduit.] Diversion. —1456 Hay II. 96/23.
How kingis and princis suld tak thair recreaciounis and deduytis