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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Clemencie, n. Also: -ency, -entie, cleamencie. [e.m.E. (1553), L. clēmentia. Cf. Clemence,n.] Clemency.1561 Q. Kennedy Oratioune 14 (thair clemencie, mercie, and gentilnes). 1563-1570 Buch. Wr. 31 (hir accustumat clemency and kyndnes of blude). 1570 Leslie 47 (using clemencie and mercie). c1590 J. Stewart I. 3/16 (of ȝour grayt clementie). 1600-1610 Melvill 196 (to tham that sall seik unto our cleamencie).
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