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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1594
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Discent, n. [ME. and e.m.E. var. of descent.] Descent in lineage. —1594 Rep. Mar & Kellie MSS. 39.
Johnne, Erll of Mar, … quha … be thre discentis togidder hes had the custodie … of the soverane princes of this realme
