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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1420
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Insigny(e, Insyngn(e, n. [Var. of ensingȝie, Ensenȝe n. Cf. e.m.E. insigne (1536).] In pl., insignia of dignity or office. — c1420 Wynt. viii. 1957.
The pelure thai tuk off hys tabart, … And all othire insyngnys [v.rr insignyis] That fell to kyngis on ony wys
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