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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Sequent, adj. [e.m.E. sequent n. (1588), adj. (c1600), OF sequent (1308 in Greimas) following, L. sequent-, pres. p. of sequī to follow.] a. predic. The following; as follows. b. attrib. Following. —a. c1550 Rolland Ct. Venus i 810.
Scho in hand ane letter had … quhais tennour is sequent —b. c1590 J. Stewart 103/1.
Thir syndrie sequent sayings imperfyt c1590 J. Stewart 256 § 222.
Ane fleing bird … sang Thir sequent verse
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