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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1511
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Cassant, pres. p. [L. cassant-, cassans pr. p. of cassāre: see Cass,v.] Becoming void. — 1511 Exchequer Rolls XIII. 444 n.
Gif ony takkis or fewis be sett or maid … without consent of the said reverend fadir … we decerne thaim irritant, cassant, and annullant
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