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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1620
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Avast, int. [mod. E. avast (1680), of uncertain origin.] Hold! — c 1620 in Bannatyne MS 210 b.
Beir vp of new with courage; ȝet avast, Surmount no farder than your cours can do
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