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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1626
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Sauciat, adj. [e.m.E. (once) sawciate p.p. (1509), L. sauciātus, p.p. of sauciāre to wound, hurt.] Wounded, hurt. — 1626 Garden Worthies 88.
Godlie youth, Thy sauciat soule hurt with a holy love
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