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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Condescender, n. [Condescend v. 1.] One who agrees or assents. — 1648 Glasgow B. Rec. II. 138.
David Sheirer, and Iames Duncane, wha ar of the lait counsell and war haldine and reput as condiscenderis to the ordinances of the parliament anent the present levie

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