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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Momentanie, a. [e.m.E. momentany (1508), -anie, F. momentané, L. mōmentāneus. (But the reading should perhaps be momentaine Momentane a.)] = Momentane a. —1593 Edinb. Test. XXV. 290 b.
Fra this momentanie lyf