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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DEGRAE, n. A degree, a step.Sc. 1746 Scots Mag. (Sept.) 425:
[Lord Balmerino on his execution desired his friends] to drink him “ain degrae ta haiven.”

[O.Sc. has degré, degrey, a stage in progress, c.1565.]

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