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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1490-1552
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Dampnit, ppl. a. [ME. dampned (1390), f. Dampne v.] Damned. — c1490 Irland Asl. MS. I. 47/22.
Thow suld nocht pray … for a dampnit persone in hell a1508 Kennedy Flyt. 283.
That dampnit dragone drew him in diserth a1508 Ib. 527. c1552 Lynd. Mon. 6162.
The greit dolour Of dampnit folk in hell
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