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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Freegot, n. [e.m.E. fregate, -at (late 16th c.), F. frégate.] A frigate. — 1643 Acts VI. 7/2.
The Scots armie in Irland have beene sett vpon be some Irish … freegots
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