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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1657-1693
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Self-denyed, ppl. adj. [Self pron. and Denyit ppl. adj.] Willing to deny oneself certain rights or privileges, self-denying. —a1658 Durham Subtile Self 58 (see Selfy adj.). 1693 Apol. Clergy Scotl. (1693) 9.
They could not be so self-denyed as to be willingly deprived of the honour
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