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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1513
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Sembland, -ant, adj. [e.m.E. samblant (Caxton), semblant (1607), OF semblant adj. (late 12th c. in Greimas), pres. p. of sembler v. to seem.] Like, similar. — 1513 Doug. x xii 130.
Siclyke chancis and semblant [Ruddim. sembland] ennoy Abydis thé [L. Te quoque fata Prospectant paria]
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