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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1535
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Circulatioun, n. [e.m.E. (11585), F. circulation, L. circulātio.] Circulation, going round. — 1535 Stewart 3014.
The circulatioun of the sone celest 1535 Ib. 40041.
Euerilk lord ane sessone of the ȝeir, … With circulatioun sa about tha ȝeid
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