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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gentré, Gentrie, n. [ME. gentrie, gentry (c 1325).] = Gentrice. — 1513 Doug. xi. iii. 8.
That he wald … thame restor agane of hys gentre, To suffyr thame begravyn for to be a1578 Pitsc. I. 111/26.
He grantit he had no wther refuge … bot in the kingis clemencie and gentrie
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