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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1591
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Mordent, ppl. a. [e.m.E. (Caxton), L. mordens, -ent-is: cf. e.m.E. (1601) and F. mordant.] Biting, stinging, griping, acutely present. —1591 Warrender P. II. 161.
Bothwell lacks the qualetie, conditioun, humeur and moyen that ar mordent in ambitious breists