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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Momentanean, a. [f. as Momentaneal,a., e.m.E. (1654).] Momentary. —1599 Rollock Wks. I. 300.
The momentanean lichtnes of afflictioun wirkis unto us ane everlasting wecht of glorie
