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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1646
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Decedent, n. [L. dēcēdent-, dēcēdens pres. p. of dēcēdere to depart.] One who retires from an office. — c1646 Craufurd Hist. Edinb. Univ. 52.
Mr Andrew Young … was appointed to succeed to the next decedent c1646 Ib. 102.
Brother-in-law to Mr. James Fairly decedent
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