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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1719, 1779
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†DEDUCE, v. To deduct, subtract (Sc. 1782 J. Sinclair Ob. Sc. Dial. 82). Deduce in this sense has been obs. in Eng. since 17th cent.Sc. 1779 J. Beattie Scoticisms 3:
Two deduced from three leaves one.Frf. 1719 Assignation Deed (per Fif.1):
The back bond above deduced.
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