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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1558-1566
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Re-demand, v. [F. redemander (1160), e.m.E. redemaund, -mand to demand the return of (a thing) (1576), to ask again (1613).] tr. To ask (a second or further question). — 1558-66 Knox I 176.
The Cardinall askyne, ‘Who calles?’ he answeris, ‘My name is Leslye.’ He re-demandis, ‘Is that Normond?’
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