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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1523
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Excurs, n. [e.m.E. (1586), L. excursus.] A raid. — 1523 Acts Lords of Council MS. XXXIII. 197.
In cais Inglismen cum in Scotland for ane suddane excurs as for ane day
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