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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: 1652-1661
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Demitie, -ytie, n. [Eng. dimity (18th c., also demity), dimmity (17th c.), earlier dimite (1570).] Dimity. — 1652 Edinburgh Testaments LXV. 243 b.
Tuo haill steickis of demitie 1661 Funeral Acc. i. 3.
Fyne demytie for tuo cushings
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