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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Medalle, n. [Appar. irreg. or erron. for modal n. (Eng. f. 1725), e.m.E. adj. (1569), med. L. modalis, F. modal.] Appar., a modal proposition in logic. —1600-1610 Melvill 25.
In the multiplication of propositiones, medalles, conversion of syllogismes, pons asinorum, etc.
