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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1559-1570
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Introductioun, n. [ME. introduccion (c 1386), e.m.E. -duction (16th c.), L. -ductio.] An introduction to a book or subject. Also, introductory or elementary teaching. — 1559 Reg. Privy S. MS. XXX. 5 b.
Ane schort introductioun elementar degestit in to sevin breve taiblis for … thame that ar desirous to reid and write the Scottis toung 1563-1570 Buch. Wr. 9.
And sum introductioun of rhetorik
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