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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1494-1568
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Rejoy(e, v. [ME and e.m.E. reioy (c1315), -ioye, intr., also tr. (c1374). OF rejoir (mod. F. réjouer). Cf. Rejois v., Joy(e v.] intr. To be glad or joyful; to rejoice. Const. also of or infin. compl. —1494 Loutfut MS 17a.
The hors … of his natur reiois of the sownd of trumpeitis and til haf batalȝe c1520-c1535 Nisbet I 194 marg.
That menn may delite and rejoye tharof 1568 Q. Mary in Anderson Collect. Mary IV ii 73.
How sone I speak twae or thrie guid wordis unto hym he rejois and is out of doubt
