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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1536
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Retractioun, n. [ME and e.m.E. retraccioun (Chaucer), late L. retractiōn, f. as Retractatioun(e n.] Revocation. = Retractatioun(e n.]1 b. — 1536 in Exchequer Rolls XVI 539.
The samin salbe of nane availe … and speciale cause for retractioun thairof
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