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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1650
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Incum, -come, a. [Cf. Incum v.] That has come in, novel. — c1650 Spalding I. 316.
This gentleman is cruelly executed … before a new income court c1650 Ib. II. 394.
The minister … stood wp to his prayer. New incum customes!
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