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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Schent, n. [Late ME schende (c1400); S(c)hent v.] Disgrace, shame. —a1400 Leg. S. i 535.
Sic schent and schame at hart had he a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 1077.
The schent might hym schend, That mare luffis his life than lois vpone erd
