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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1622-1650
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Foundamental, a. [Cf. Foundament,n.] Fundamental. — 1622-6 Bisset I. 76/36.
Anentis the foundamentall monumentis … of this … realme c1650 Spalding II. 385.
The foundamentall lawis and privileges of Parliamentis
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