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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1639
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Quant, v. (Appar. aphetic f. aquant Acquent v. (to acquaint) but cf. e.m.E. and ME quaint (Cursor M.), coynt (c1350) and OF cointer, id.) — 1639 Annandale Corr. 298.
I sall quant your lordship shortly how he and I condescendis at meiting
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