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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1560-1568
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Impenitent, a. [e.m.E. (1532), L. impænitens.] Impenitent. unrepentant; also absol. as n. — 1560 Buke of Discipline 231.
The obstinat impenitent efter the sentence of excommunicatioun c1568 Lauder Minor P. i. 7.
For ane warnyng to the impenitent And for the confort of thame that doth repent
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