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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1685-1686
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Disavou(e)able, a. [F. désavouable.] Calling for disavowal. — a1686 Turner Mem. 20.
A thing inhumane and disavouable a1686 Ib. 38.
A thing … dishonest, sinfull, and disavoueable
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