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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pretermission, n. [e.m.E. (1583), F. prétermission (16th c. in Godef. Compl.), L. prætermissiōn- noun of action f. prætermittere Pretermit(t v.] Leaving out of a statement, failure to mention, omission. —c1590 Fowler II 31/25.
Ȝit for eschewing of prolixity … and for the pretermission of thy calumnious railing, quhilk may breid offence, I wil end

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