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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1375
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Supposing, Supposyn, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. supposinge (Cursor M.), supposynge (Chaucer); Suppos(e v.] Suspicion. — 1375 Barb. vi 520 (C).
The kyng that na supposing had Thai war no mair [E. That thai war may] than he saw thair
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