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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Revolution(e, -ucioune, n. [ME and e.m.E. revolucion (1390), OF revolution (late 12th c. in Larousse), f. L. revolvere Revolve v.] a. A turning over in discourse; discussion. b. The action of rotating. c. The action of moving in an orbit. —a. 1533 Bell. Livy I 228/24.
The thing … be revolution of diuers tretyis was differrit to the begynnyng of the nixt ȝere —b. a1538 Abell 1a.
As the quheill turnis abowt … sa the creatouris of God … sall … be reuolucioune returne to him in the hend —c. 1549 Compl. 54/9.
Mercurius … makkis reuolutione nyne dais mair haistiar nor dois Venus
