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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1565
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Nichillat, v. [e.m.E. nihilate (1545), p.p. nichillate (north., 1563), med. L. ni(c)hilat-us p.p. stem of ni(c)hilare f. ni(c)hil (see Nichil,n.).] tr. To annul. — 1565 Crail Kirk S. MS. 18 Dec.
Theirfore we the balyeis minister [etc.] … expell nichillat and mak of non effect the promeis
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