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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1569-1573
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Specimen, n. [e.m.E. specimen (1610), L. specimen f. specere to look (at). Cf. F. spécimen (early 17th c. in Larousse).] Only attrib. Sample, serving as a typical example or illustration. — 1569-73 Bann. Memor. 223.
Mr. Johne Douglas, rector, gave specimen doctrine (as thei terme it), in the oppin pulpet of Sanct Androis … In the end, the said rector was chosen archebischope
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