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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Diligat, n.1 [ME. (c 1380) and e.m.E. delegate, OF. delegat, L. dēlēgātus.] A delegate, deputy. —1461 Liber Plusc. 385.
His diligatis dois na thyng heire in vayn
