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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1537-1538
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Pestinence, -ens, n. [Altered var. of Pestilence n. Only in Abell.] a. Plague, pestilence. b. A moral mischief; a source of corruption. — a1538 Abell 90 a. a1538 Ib. 53 b.
Part be swerd part be pestinence thai deit all — a1538 Ib. 77 b.
About this tyme beguth the pestinens of pluralite of benifice
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