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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Sembland,) Semblande, vbl. n. [Irreg. f. Semble v. with pres. p. ending.] An assembly, gathering. = Semble n. 2. Cf. Sembling vbl. n.1 —c1420 Wynt. vi 2402.
The statys gret off all Ingland Thare gaddryd war to that semblande [sc. the coronation of Edward the Confessor]
