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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1599
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Diligat, -ate, n.2 [Cf. Diligata. and Delicat(e n.] A delicacy; favour as a delicacy. — 15.. Clariodus iv. 808.
The constabill … feistit them on mervellous maneir, All haill with diligats and coursis seire 1596 Dalr. I. 26/22.
In grit diligate [L. delitiis] is sche haldne
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