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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pagent,) Padgent, n. [ME. and e.m.E. pagine (Ancr. R.), pagen (Wyclif), pagent (c 1475), OF. pagene, pagine (12th c. in Godef.), L. pāgina.] A written page. = Page n.2 — c1460 Alex. (Taym.) 6027.
And oft oure red has sum padgentis bene In buikis of the auld translatioun
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