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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scand, v. [e.m.E. scand (1495), var. of scan, L. scandere, F. scander.] tr. To scan, examine closely. —a1585 Maitl. Q. 257/8.
So doeth thy workes vnto this day declair for lyflie art who list thy vers to scand [: land]
