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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1549-1552
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Assirien, Asserian, n. Also: Asserien, pl. -ence. [OF. Assirien, med. L. Assyriānus.] Assyrian. —1549 Complaynte of Scotland 21/28 (fra the Assiriens); 27/30 (the realme of the Assiriens). c1552 Lynd. Mon. 3287 (quhow he wes last of Asserians); 3305 (the princis of Asserience); 3384 (duryng the ryng of Asseriens).
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