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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1420
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Regnatioun, n. [ME and e.m.E. regnacyon (1418–20), OF regnacion, med. L. regnation-, f. regnāre to reign.] A reign. — c1420 Wynt. vii 427 h. of ch. (W).
Off Edgare kingis regnatioun And of Coldinghamys fundatioun
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