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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1659
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Seclusion, n. [e.m.E. (1623), med. L. seclusion- setting-aside.] Exclusion, shutting-out (Seclud(e v. 1). —1659 Johnston Diary III 160.
I could never subscryve for a Parliment to Ingland with a seclusion of Scotland
