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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dependant, a. [ME. (c 1440) and e.m.E. dependaunt, -ant, OF. dependant.] Pending. (Cf. Depend v. 2.) —1555 Prot. Bk. Sir W. Corbet 21.
The mater betuyx the said Ihon of Mow and the lard of Langnetoune dependant in the law and wndesidit
