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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Domin(e, v. [Late ME. domyne (Malory), OF. dominer, L. dominārī.] intr. To rule, have authority. —1602 Colville Parænese 113.
The Romane Empyir vhilk in S. Iohns dayis did domin 1611-57 Mure Dido iii. 320.
As time and place permitts, both now and ay, Let discord alwise, and debate domine [: reteine] 1614 Forbes Def. Minist. .
Domining and ruling in the visible church Ib. 61.
That … hee may expell the Pope from Rome, and domine there
