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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1558-1585
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Factious, -tius, a. [e.m.E. faccious (1532), factious, F. factieux, L. factiōsus.] Given to, marked by, faction or dissension. — 1558 Kennedy Tractive 101.
Sum factius and curius men 1567 Reg. Privy C. I. 505.
Certain factious and seditious persons 1585 Acts III. 405/2.
Quhilk decreit … being gevin … in ane factious tyme [etc.]
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