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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1590-1618
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Sejoin, -joyn, Sejun, v. [e.m.E. seioyn(e (1568), seaioyn(e (1584), L. sēiungere.] tr. To separate, disjoin (one thing from another). — 1590-1 R. Bruce Serm. 283.
Again, as to that sight quhilk we have in his Word, sejoin me his Spirit from the Word, that his Word be but a slaying letter and not a quickening Spirit 1590-1 R. Bruce Serm. 302. 1604 Craig i 30.
Yet iarring notes from layis diuine rude Nature still seiuns 1618 Craig vi 6.
Braue Britan … Which God sejoyn's from all the world
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