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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Liberal, n. [Absol. use of Liberal(l a. 3.] A generous or bountiful person. —c1590 Fowler II. 113/12.
For a prence that wald mantiene amangs men the reputatioun of a liberal
