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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1608
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Doun-laying, vbl. n. [Doun adv.] Resignation. —(1608) Melvill 763.
The … Moderatour … maid ane excellent sermone at the doun-laying of the Moderatioun
