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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1400-1535
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Termyn(e, v. [ME and e.m.E termyne (Wyclif), OF terminer.] tr. To bring (something) to a conclusion. Also absol. — 14.. Regiam Majestatem c. 125.
The court of the baroune suffice nocht that cause to termyne —absol. c1520-c1535 Nisbet Heb. iv 7.
Eftsone He termynis [P. termyneth] sum day
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