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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Grand, a. [e.m.E. grand (c 1540), F.grand.] Grand, great. —1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. i. 412.
Veluot robbis maid with the grand assyse c1500-c1512 Dunb. l. 4.
Now lythis off ane gentill knycht, … Quhais father was ane grand keyne a1568 Bann. MS. 31/13.
Luke on the eternall King of joy, Ly all on grufe, befoir that hich grand roy
