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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1533, 1590
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Ovatio(u)n, -cioun, n. [L. ovātio, e.m.E. ovation (1579).] In ancient Rome: A lesser triumph, one characterised by ceremonies less imposing than those of the triumph proper. Also fig. — 1533 Bell. Livy II. 110/6.
The tryumphe was denyit to him; ȝit becaus he put away the schame & dishonoure that fell afore be necligence of Semproneus, he gat the loving of ouacioun 1533 Ib. 125/18.
Becaus it was concludit that he sall entir in the ciete with the loving of ouatioun c1590 Fowler I. 17.
To whome … more fitlye can be offred these triumphs then to a triumphing ladye … who hes ellis passed her ouations and fixed trophees in all vertew?
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