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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Sagacitie, n. (e.m.E. sagacitie (a1548), -ty (1607), F. sagacité (1444 in Larousse), L. sagacitāt- acuteness of perception, esp. by smell, keenness of discernment.) — 1600-1610 Melvill 64.
I haiff also marked manie experiences in him of wounderfull sagacitie and smelling out of men's naturalls and dispositiones
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