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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1552
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Solicitant, adj. [L. sōl-, sollicitant-, present participial stem of sollicitāre. Cf. 19th c. Eng. solicitant n. (a1812) and adj. (1886).] That makes petition, that expresses a desire (to do something). —1552 Corr. M. Lorraine 362.
Beinge of this lounge tyme solicitant and travailinge to be reconcielede to the favour of my own naturall realme
