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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1558-1572, 1626-1650
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Dismont, Dismunt, v. [e.m.E. dismount (1544), OF. desmonter.] tr. a. To dismount (artillery or a fire-arm). b. To unhorse.a. 1558-66 Knox II. 60/4.
That stepill was condemnit, and all the ordinance that was on it dismontit 1572 Treasurer's Accounts MS. 191.
Dismonting of the artilȝerie & boting of the samin 1650 Glasgow B. Rec. II. 196.
Robert Wilsoune and William Philp to tak chairge of the musquetis and dismunt themb. 1626 Garden Worthies 44.
Being challenged be the Lord Persie to the combat for dismunting him before Newcastell
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