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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Extenuatioun, n. [e.m.E. extenuacion (1543), -ation, L. extenuātio.] Excusing. —1573 Sat. P. xl. 338.
Let vice ay in the awin cullouris be kend, But beiring with, or ȝit extenuatioun
