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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1478
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Excrescent, n. [Cf. Excrescent,a.] = Excrescence. — 1478 Acts Lords Auditors 84/1.
Sir Gilbert sall warant the said Andro and releif him of the excrescent of the said malis mare than the said xiiij merkis
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