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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Demonstratioun, n. [ME. demonstracioun (c 1374), -acion, L. dēmonstrātio.] Demonstration, proof. —1562-3 Winȝet II. 42/7.
Lat ws nocht vse, as for demonstratioun, the exemplis of secularis
