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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1581
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Loquution(e, n. [e.m.E. loquucion (1547), -tion (1555), locution, -cion (1432–50), L. locūtio, loquūtio, f. loquī to speak. F. locution (14–15th c.).] Locution, expression, form of expression. — 1581 Burne Cath. Tr. 124/25.
Thir vordis … ar to be vndirstand as ane figurat loquutione 1581 Ib. 125/12.
This figurat loquution
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