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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1558-1566
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Revoltment, n. [e.m.E. (1600); Revolt v.] A casting off of allegiance. — 1558-66 Knox I 363.
Sche had bruted … that we sought nothing bot hir lyef, and a plane revoltment from the lawfull obedience dew to our soverane
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