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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1602
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Unretourit, p.p. [Retour v.] Not confirmed as possessor (Retour v. 8). Only in fig. context. — 1602 Colville Paraenese Ep. 19.
You haue so long lyin out vnseruit or retourit (to vit à 1500 year and more) that … by such manifold nonentrees you haue lost all titill and clame that you can iustlie pretend
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