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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1673
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Occasionall, a. [e.m.E. (1568).] Of homicide: ‘Casual’, unpremeditated, accidental. —1673 Moray Synod 156.
Donald M'Ean … being guiltie of occasionall homicid could not come to publick repentance for hazard of his lyfe
