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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Diminute, v. [Cf. Diminut(e,p.p.] tr. To make of less account. —c1550 Rolland C. Venus iii. 905.
I imploir … Ȝe not … diminute nor defloir Into na sort this deifeit goddes
