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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Portent, n. [e.m.E. (1563–87), L. portentum a portent, omen, f. portendere portend.] A portent or omen, a foreshadowing. — 1562-3 Winȝet I 24/26.
The contempt heirfor of this smal enteres to science … I coniecturit to be ane gret portent and foretaiking of ignorance and ma confusit errouris … schortlie to cum
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