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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1675-1693
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Promoval(l, n. [f. Promov(e v.] Furtherance. = Promoving vbl. n. b. — 1693 Urquhart Rabelais iii xxix.
If my recommendation can in any thing be steadable for the promoval of the good of that youth ?c1675 J. Gordon Hist. I 16.
His devoute and piouse inclinationes for the promovall of godlinesse 1685-8 Renwick Serm. 570.
And to the acts of our lawful general assemblies for promoval and defence of reformation 1687 Faithful Contendings 300.
We own all the duties professed and prosecuted by the faithful for the promoval and defence of these testimonies
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