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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Juvente or Juventé, n. [ME. iuvente (14th c.), OF. juvent And juvente, L. juventūs and juventa, or ME. juvente(e (14th c.), OF. joveneté, L. juventās.] Youth. —1524 Arran in St. P. Henry VIII IV. i. 158.
Not as ane pupile in juvente and lese aige, bot as ane maist noble excellent prince of perfit mature aige
