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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1498-1499, 1590-1699
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Resemblance, -ans, n. Also: ressemblaunce, -ence. [ME and e.m.E. resemblance (Chaucer), AF resemblance (a1300 in OED)] a. Likeness, similarity. b. To mak a resemblance, to make a comparison, draw an analogy. c. The fact of comparing one thing to another. —a. a1499 Contemplacioun of Synnaris 433 (Asl.).
As na thing mare schawis resemblans To feyndlie feris than chyding & debate a1499 Ib. 732.
Quhar saull & body sall haf resemblans [Harl. ressemblaunce] … With detfull stature & with memberis enteire a1499 Ib. 1298 (Harl.).
Ressemblence 1590-1 R. Bruce Serm. 156.
For there is nothing makes this life happy but the resemblance and likelihood that we have with God —b. a1499 Contemplacioun of Synnaris 1241 (Asl.).
In thi mynd mak a resemblans [Arund. remembrance]: Gif that a man [etc.] —c. 16.. Rudiments fol. 41a.
Conjunctiues … Quam, than, and other some adverbs of lykliehoode, resemblance, similitude
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