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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Extollance, -ent, n. [Cf. late L. extollentia pride.] A source of pride. —a1578 Pitsc. I. 109/18.
Gif it be ane great extollent [v.r. extollance] to outdraw and winquis thy enemie