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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1549
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Astuce, a. [OF. astuce, astus, L. astūtus.] Astute, clever. — 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 97/31.
That ȝour facilnes be nocht sedusit be ther astuce and subtil persuasions 1549 Ib. 182/24.
Ane astuce subtel falou 1549 Ib. 182/31.
Ȝour astuce dissymilitnes
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