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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1568
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Gant, n. [f. Gant,v.] A yawn or gape. a1500 Henr. III. 151/41.
The gant of ane gray meir, The claik of ane gus 1513 Doug. vi. viii. 36.
Thair clamour was full scant, The soundis brak with gasping or a gant a1568 Bannatyne MS 139 b/20.
Schir Garnyga will gif ane gant a1568 Ib. 140 b/16. c1550 Lynd. Meldrum 905.
Sichand with monie gant and grane c1550 Ib. 920.
Makand his mone With monie cairful gant and grone
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