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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1599
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(Disjoint,) Disjoynt, n. [ME. disjoynte (Chaucer), OF. disjointe.] A disjointed state; lack of union. — 1513 Doug. xii. xiii. 30 (R).
Thou mycht quhil now haue cachit at disioynt The sylly Troianis 15.. Clariodus i. 426.
In thair armour thair was no disjoynt 15.. Ib. ii. 1468.
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