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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1400
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Retardacioune, n. [ME retardacyoun (Lydgate), F. retardation, -cion (14th c. in Larousse), L. retardātiōn, f. retardāre Retard v.] The action of delaying. —c1400 Troy-bk. ii 1296 (C).
Of the cite the capcioune maid ws the retardacioune