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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Defett, Diffett, variants of Defait n. (defeat). — 1596 Dalr. I. 231/24.
He … lamentis his … skaith and diffett, quhilke of the Scottis he had receiuet Ib. II. 287/2.
Quhen we had receyuet a gret defett at Musselburghe
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