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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Emergent, n. [e.m.E. (1528–1656) from the adj. App. commoner in Sc. and continuing later in use.] An accidental or unforeseen occurrence or incident; an emergency. 1651 Stirling B. Rec. I. 200.
Edinburgh … in former tymes was than watchtour for any emergent 1666 Alford Rec. 85.
When anie extraordinarie emergent shall fall out, that ane fast shall be thought necessarie 1678 Mackenzie Laws & C. ii. xxvi. § 16.
Advocats are to be present, that they may interrogat upon emergents 1697 Annandale Corr. 321.
What I did upon that emergent was … what I thoght wes for the kings true interest