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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Surceasance, n. [e.m.E. sursesance (1585), -ceasance (1611); Surcease v., cf. Surceanse n.] = Surceanse n. —a1639 Spotsw. Hist. (1655) 254.
She began of new to treat with both parties for a surceasance of arms
