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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Eminence,) Emenence, n. [OF. eminence, L. ēminentia. In e.m.E. from 1603.] A distinction or title. — 1488 Acts II. 213/1.
Oure souerane lord … will thar for that he be callit Lord Sinclare in tyme to cum, with all digniteis, emenencis, preuilegiis, tennandis, tennandriis, belanging tharto
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