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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1456
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Sone, adj. Compar. sonner. [ME and e.m.E. sone (a1400), soone (a1470), soon (1591), compar. sounere (Wyclif) etc., superl. soonest (1591); attrib. use of Son(e adv.] Taking place soon or quickly; speedy. — 1456 Hay II 118/21.
Than is nedefull till him tendar metis of licht and sone degestioun
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