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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Penitent, n.2 ? read penitenc Penitence n. a. —c1490 Irland Asl. MS. I. 17/11.
Sen thai the clergy] ar … iugis of thi synnis and to gif penitent for thaim thai mon knaw thaim ellis [etc.]
