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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Unlicencit,) Unlicentist, p.p. [17th c. Eng. unlicens'd (Shakespeare); Licence v. Cf. Licentiat p.p.] Not licensed, unauthorised. — 1662 Dumfries Council Min. MS 18 Feb.
A. hes in his custody certaine buikes which are vnlicentist & spreids them abroad … the baillifs … tak the buikes vp … in respect the said A. profess himselfe to be a quaker
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