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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Regenerate,) v. P.t. and p.p. -at(e. [Cf. e.m.E. regenerate (a1557), f. as Regenerate,ppl. adj.] To cause to be reborn, or formed afresh, (to a higher spiritual existence.)p.t. c1515 Asl. MS I 301/4.
This figuris that Crist … regenerat all gud pepill to saluacounp.p. 1554 Misc. Bann. C. III 76.
As ȝit he was nocht regenerate be the lawer of halie baptisme 1560 Conf. Faith in 14.. Acts II 527/2 (see Regeneratio(u)n(e n.).
Regenerat 1562-3 Winȝet I 108/11.
Sen it is writtin that quha ar borne of God or regenerat sinnis nocht
