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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1693
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Subventitious, adj. [L. subvent-, p.p. stem of subvenīre Subvene v.] Tending to give help or support. — 1693 Urquhart Rabelais iii xxxiii.
He should never help, aid, supply succour or grant them any subventitious furtherance
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"Subventitious adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 13 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/subventitious>
