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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1549
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Perspectione, n. [17th c. Eng. perspection (1621).] Contemplation; regard, respect; perspection. —1549 Complaynte of Scotland 72/8.
Quhat maledictione … hes blyndit ȝour ene fra the perspectione of ȝour extreme ruuyne 1549 Ib. 130/8.
Thy vordis ar verra iniurius vitht out perspectione to the verite
