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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1533-1563
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Accustom, v. [ME. acostome (c 1340), accustume, etc. In intrans. use current in 16–17th c. Eng.] intr. To be wont to do something. — 1533 Boece v. iii. 168 b.
He feneȝit seiknes, and bownit him sonare to bed than he accustummyt 1562-3 Winȝet II. 66/23; 67/34 (the haeretikis accustomis to dissaue … incircumspect men).
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