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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1498-1540
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Delusioun, n. [ME. delusion (c 1420), L. dēlūsio.] Delusion; mockery, scorn. — a1499 Contemplacioun of Synnaris 951.
Leif nocht his luf for na delusioun 1540 Lynd. Sat. 571.
Quha halds me at delusioun Sall be brocht to confusioun
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