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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Renuncar,) Renunsar, n. [Renunc(e v. Cf. e.m.E. renouncer (1586).] One who renounces, in sense 5 of the verb. —1564 St. A. Kirk S. 192.
To be cuttit of as ane rannegalt and renunsar of his fayth
