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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1649-1688
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Predominant, n. [e.m.E., a predominating influence etc. (1589), a predominating or besetting sin (1633), f. Predominant,pres. p. and ppl. adj.] — 1649 Last and Heavenly Speeches of Viscount Kenmuir 9.
You have never cleared yourself of many predominants and bosom sins a1658 Durham Commandments (1675) 22. c 1660–70 ? Rutherford Select Biographies I 269. 1685-8 Renwick Serm. 24.
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