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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Retrospiciant,) Retrospitiane, n. (17th c. Eng. retrospiciant a renegade (a1610).) —1611 Reg. Privy C. IX 209.
He … callit the said erll ane retrospitiane, whome God hes speuit furth of his mouth
