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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Must, v. [e.m.E. and ME. must(e (c 1250), in e.m.E. superseding most(e Most v.1] = Most v.1 2. — 1558-66 Knox II. 198.
The children of the ministeris must have the liberties [etc.] … frelie granted Ib. 228.
Yf he be fund inobedient, thei must proceid according to the reule of Christ (a1500 Henr.) Test. Cress. 203 (Ch.). 1611-57 Mure Misc. P. v. 26. —ellipt. 1639 Fugitive Poetry II. xvi. 16.
Since I must away
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