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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nepos, n. [L. nepos, = Nepot(e n.] a. A grandson. b. A nephew. —a. 1535 Stewart 4367. b.
Nepos als he [Ederus] wes till Drustus King Ib. 31391.
This ȝoung Alpyne, quhilk wes his nepos neir, His sister sone befoir as ȝe micht heir
