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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1596-1617
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(Rejois,) Rejoise, n. [e.m.E. and late ME rejoyse (c1468), -joice, f. Rejois v.] Joy, rejoicing. — a1597-1617 Hist. Jas. VI (1825) 397.
With the great rejoise of his people, and contentment of his awin mind
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