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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1549
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Apposit, adj., n. Late var. of Opposit n. and Opposit p.p. and ppl. adj. — 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 55/12.
Quhen the mune & the soune ar in apposit degreis 1549 Ib. 137/7.
And in apposit, gif the pure comontis … be nocht of ane qualite [etc.]
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