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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Degestioun, n. [ME. (15th c.) and e.m.E. degestion, rare variant of Digestioun.] Digestion; maturation; consideration. 1456 Hay II. 118/20.
Tendar metis of licht and sone degestioun c1460 Dietary 66.
Cleyne air and valking makis gud degestioune c1475 Wall. vi. 2.
Passit was … part of Marche off rycht degestioune 1490 Irland Mir. I. 67/11.
Sleip … had bene principaly ordand for the perfit degestioune a1500 Colk. Sow ii. 81.
He coppeit this ȝoing wench attentely In his consait with sad degestioun
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