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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Imitatioun, Imitacioun, n. [e.m.E. imitation, imytacion (1502), L. imitātio, F. imitation.] Imitation, emulation. —1531 Bell.
Boece (M) II. 141/24.
Ane nobill man Gawyne Dunhar, quhais grauite of maneris and imitacioun of iustice may nocht be schawin at this tyme Id. Livy I. 11/3.
To conuert oure prayeris, be imitacioun [B. immitatioun] of poetis, to implore … the favour of goddis 1562-3 Winȝet II. 41/27.
That we appere nocht to say this, that God … be only imitatioun of doing hes tane vpon Him our natuir Ib. 42/35.
Nocht that He be imitatioun schew or finȝeit Him to be man
