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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1567-1617
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Sentit, ppl. adj. Also: sainted. [e.m.E. sented (1579); Sent n. 3.] Only fig., in predic. use: Impregnated with (with) something ‘sweet’ or wholesome, as of scent. — a1568 Bannatyne MS 228b/18.
Hir sark suld be of sobirnes Weill sentit with gude fame c1611–c1617 Mure Early Misc. P. i 41.
His speichis beutifully sainted, And for the present purpose painted
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