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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1569-1586
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Everlasting, -laisting, a. [ME. everlastynge (Wyclif).] = Everlesting. — a1570-86 Maitland Folio MS cii. 56.
Thair God will thame defend ffra euerlasting cair a1585 Maitland Quarto MS xciv. 2. 10.
Ane Homer auld, of euerlaisting fame
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