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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1558-1566
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(Hicht-,) Hyght-borne, a. High-born. — 1558-66 Knox II. 246.
Because thei ar nott so hyght-borne as thai requyre
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