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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Desteny, Destany, p.p. [Late ME. destyné (Caxton), OF. destiné.] Destined. —1513 Doug. vii. ii. 36.
Al hail thou grond and land … By the fatis onto me desteny [v.r. destany]
