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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Proximité, n. [e.m.E. proxymyte (Caxton), -itie (of blood, 1521), in this sense, also neighbourhood (1579), F. proximité (14th c. in Hatz.-Darm.), L. proximitāt- nearness, f. proximus nearest.] Nearness (of blood or relationship); kinship. —1525 Douglas Corr. 105.
Considering the proximite and nerenes of blude he standis in to ȝoure hienes 1530 Lennox Mun. 237. 1531 Bell. Boece I 19.
We, quhilkis ar of ane proximite and blude c1541–2 State P. MS (Reg. H.) No. 27.
Conforme to the proximite of blude with his derrast vncle 1582 Douglas Corr. 180.
Freindis … belanging to him be proximite of lignage
