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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1461-1489, 1567
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Ever-, Evirlastand(e, a. [ME. euerlastande, -lastond (14th c.).] = Everlestand. — 1461 Charter (Reg. H.) No. 362.
In perpetuale & euirlastande changing & excambion ffor hys landys 1470 Prestwick B. Rec. 14.
The statutis … maide … for the common profate … in tym cumin, for euirlastande memorans 1489 Charter (Reg. H.) No. 549.
Greting in Lord euirlastand 1567 Gude and Godlie Ballatis 146.
Thow euerlastand licht
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