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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Retardment, n. [F. retardement (1375 in Larousse). Cf. 17th c. Eng. retardment (a1678).] The act of retarding; delay. — 1646 Baillie Anabaptism Pref.
The retardment and frustration of everything which may advance the truth of God
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