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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1498-1549
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Renegant, n. and adj. Also: reny-. [Med. L. renegant-, pres. p. of renegāre to deny.] Renegade. = Renegat n. 1 and 2. — a1499 Contemplacioun of Synnaris 709 (Asl.).
In word and werk sic renygantis [v.rr. renagaldis, renegatis] can ryng — 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 74/22.
Ȝit the Inglis men sal neuyr cal ȝou ane vthir vord bot renegant Scottis
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