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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1681
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Rejectament, n. [Obs. 17th c. Eng. (= refuse matter; once, 1653) f. mod. L. rejectamentum. Cf. Reject v.] One who is rejected. — 1681 Colvil Whig's Suppl. (1681) ii 58.
Your majesties wisdom … Will not disdain to hear complaints Of us, though but rejectaments
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