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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1522-1573
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Gener, n. [F. genre, L. gener-, genus. Cf. the verb.] a. Grammatical gender. b. Sex. — 1522 Vaus Rud. Gramm. (J).
The dubie gener it declines with twa articlis 1522 Ib.
The epiceyn gener, and the dubie gener 1569-73 Bann. Memor. 52.
To bring better tydingis, wes direct ane ambassadour of the feminine gener, the lady Northumberland
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