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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Posteriorite, n. (Erron. for Posterité n. 2: cf. e.m.E. and ME posteriorite (1387–8), med. L. (Eng.) posterioritas (a 1233), F. postériorité (15th c. in Littré), the state of being later or posterior.) —1533 Boece 161 b.
Testifying to the posteriorite of his vassalage in armez
