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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1400, 1683
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Doun-fall, Downe-, n. [ME. dun-fall (c 1300), downe-falle (1450).] A falling down. — c1400 Troy-bk. ii. 2690.
Sche … with ane suddane downe-fall Tham castis in-to mischeif all 1683 Corshill Baron Ct. 165.
That none … hinder the sinkes and gooters … in the doun fall with the descent of the ground
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