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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1589
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Diverting, vbl. n. [e.m.E. (1611).] Turning aside, averting. —1589 Wemyss Corr. 38.
To haif heir a frequent and solempne assemblie … for … the … diuerting of the appering danegers
