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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Disavow, v. [Late ME. dysavowe (c 1489), earlier desavowe (a 1400), OF. desavouer.] tr. To disown. —c1515 Asl. MS. I. 184/19.
Thai that incontinent & hasty ȝeldis thaim to fortoun … may furthwith disavow nobilnes
