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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Supervive, v. [e.m.E. supervivid p.t. (a1552), supervive (1634), late L. supervīvere.] = Survive v. —1597 (1599) Reg. Great S. 304/1.
Efter thair deceissis … to ane air of the last of the four persones foirsaidis supervivand
