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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Turcism(e, n. [e.m.E. turcism (1566), turcisme (1581), med. L. turcus.] The religion of the Turks, Islam. —c1590 Fowler II 43/24.
We planely deny … that the Kirk of God is decernit by personal successioun, a note conuenient to al kirks … And mair proper, to Iudaisme, and Turcisme, then to the Kirk of Christ 1638 Henderson Serm. 21.
It is not necessar for us to abjure Turcism or Paganism 1669 Jus Populi 182.
If it be lawful for people to defend their religion against an army of infidells, Mahometans, or papists, invadeing the land of purpose to spoile us of our religion, and to force us to imbrace heathenisme, Turcisme or popery [etc.]
