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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Increscence, n. [f. L. increscere.] Increase. —1533 Bell. Livy I. 119/32.
To that fyne that thai mycht, throw new increscence and multitude of pepill, be sum tyme ane strang municioun and defence
