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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1490
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Delicioun, n. [L. dēlētio.] Deletion, extinction. — 1490 Irland Mir. fol. 145 b.
For our satisfaccioun and delicioun of our synnis c1490 Id. Asl. MS. I. 17/26.
For … delicioun and away-putting of syn
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