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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Retrogradatione, n. [e.m.E. retrogradacion (1554), L. retrōgradātiōn-, f. retrōgradāre. Cf. e.m.E. retrograde v.] The action of drawing back; a retrograde step. — 1587-99 Hume 177/430.
As concerning theis byschopes … gif yee … wald returne to their forme … than ye mak a retrogradatione
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