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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1642
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Unfrequenting, vbl. n. [17th c. Eng. vnfrequentinge (1620); Frequenting vbl. n.] Non-attendance. —1642 Strathbogie Presb. 28.
The brethren ordayned him for … his profane unfrequenting of the samen [sc. communion] to pey aucht merkis