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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1537-1538
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Insignatis, n. pl. [Erron.: cf. Insigny(e n. and L. insigne, pl. insignia, and med. L. insignitio distinguishing mark, insignitas distinction, excellence.] Insignia. — a1538 Abell 14 b.
He tuik first kinglie insignatis that is for to say the swerd of honour cepture and crowne
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