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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Preordinance, n. [ME and e.m.E. preordinaunce (1387–8), -ance (1571). Cf. obs. F. preordonnance (16th c. in Godef.).] Power of preordinance; predestination. —1528 Lynd. Dreme 1037.
Schir, sen that God, of his preordinance, Haith grantit thé to haue the gouernance Off his peple
