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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Governement, n. Also: gowerne-, gouverne-, governi-, government. [e.m.E. governement (c 1566), government, OF. governement. See also Goverment.] Governing, government. 1456 Hay II. 68/12.
Alsua, quha honouris thame in governement of bataill, honouris him self 1570 Buch. Wr. 28.
In the begyning of his government the quene and hir moder wer kepit be him rather lyke presonaris than princessis a1578 Pitsc. I. 242/9.
He tint the heill realme of Naples for defalt of guid gowernement
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