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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1587
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Diuturnitie, n. [ME. diuturnité (a 1450), L. diūturnitas.] Long duration. —1587 Acts III. 475/2.
Notwithstanding the diuturnitie and lenth of tyme that hes intervenit
