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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1507-1556
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(Diligent,) Deligent, adv. [ME. (1479).] Diligently. —a1508 Kennedy Pass. Christ 404.
Off his discipillis and his document Annas sperit him richt deligent 1556 Lauder Off. Kings 228.
Quhilk suld be taucht most deligent Be faithfull pastors