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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Immergent, a. [e.m.E. (1655). var. spelling of emergent (1593).] Unexpectedly occurring. —1655 Conv. Burghs III. 398.
To tak speciall cognoscence of any immergent bussienes that may fall out 1657 Ib. 456.
The burghis … to vse thair best indevouris concerning all wther immergent effairis
