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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dict, n. [ME. dicte (Wyclif), L. dictum.] A saying. —1492 Myll Spect. 273/20; Ib. 277/11, etc.
The dictis or sayingis of the haly faderis & wys philosophouris
