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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Deynseen, n. [Late ME. deynseyn (1474), deinseyn, deynesin, OF. deinzein.] A denizen, a resident. — 14.. Acts I. 330/2.
Fyrst aw to appere befor the chaumerlane … all the burges … alswel forreyns as deynseens [L. inhabitantes]
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