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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Suscitatioun, n. [17th c. Eng. suscitation (1646) stirring up, incitement, OF suscitation (early 13th c. in Larousse) resurrection, L. suscitātiōn- stirring up.] An act of incitement. —c1590 Fowler II 145/6.
King Antiochus passed in Grecia at the request and suscitatioun of the Atholians for to chase furth … the Romans