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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Sessonit, Seasoned, ppl. adj. [Late ME and e.m.E. seasonyd (Prompt. Parv.), seasoned (1545); Seson v.] Seasoned, matured, brought to a state of readiness for use. —1575 Edinb. Test. IV 1b.
George Tait bowar … xliiij sessonit stringis price thairof xx li. 1692 Conv. Burghs IV 153.
That all casks be made of weell seasoned knaple
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"Sessonit ppl. adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 30 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/sessonit>
