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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1567-1568
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Reverent, v. [e.m.E. (once, 1565), f. reverent adj., ‘or by misreading of -ence as -ente’ (OED).] tr To reverence. — 1567–8 Treasurer's Accounts XII 69.
That all his hienes liegis … serve, obey and reverent his majestie in tymes cuming
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