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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1610
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Demesurit, p.p. [F. démesuré.] Unmeasured, immoderate. — 1610 Rep. Southesk MSS 14.
That quhilk hais maid my affection so demesurit is the consideration of ȝour wirth
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