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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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¶ADIENCE, n. Obs. (See quot.)Fif. 1825 Jam.²:
To gie adience, to make room; as, to give a wall adience, not to confine it in its extent. It is viewed as synon. with Sc. scouth.