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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Advancement, n. Also: advauncement, adwanc(e)-, adwansment. [Later form of Avancement, corr. to e.m.E. advauncement (1574), advancement.] The act of advancing, in various senses.1565 Misc. Wodrow Soc. 288 (the advancement of Goddis glorie). a1578 Pitsc. I. 38/31 (the adwancement of this countrie). 1584 Coll. Aberd. & B. 629 (the adwansment of thair maregis). 1620 Reg. Great S. 783/2 (the advancement of moneyis).
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