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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Relachment,n. [F. relâchement (OF relaschement (12th c.)).] Relaxation slackening; relief. — 1610 Hist. Carnegies 343.
His lordship's fewer and diare continouit … without ony kynd of relachment
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