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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Liance, n. [OF.: cf. Allyance n.] Alliance, covenant. —1494 Loutfut 51a.
For to mak the liance of our redemptioun incarnacioun was annonciet be the angell Gabriell, to that exemple mariag of princis suld be annonciet be the report of herauldis
