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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1456
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Relusand, ppl. adj. or adj. [ME relusaunt (14th c.), OF reluisant (early 12th c. in Larousse).] Resplendent. — 1456 Hay I 6/18.
Quhen he sawe him self sa faire sa noble and sa relusand before all the lave he miskend himself
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