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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Abolitioun, n. [e.m.E. abolicion, etc. (1529), L. abolitio.] Abolishing. — 1562-3 Winȝet I. 88/25.
The abolitioun of the auld sacrificis 1585 Acts III. 383/1.
Abolitioun … of processis of foirfaltour 1600-1610 Melvill 312.
That Act of Abolitioun
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